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Donna Walsh, Democrat for Representative in District 36

Donna Walsh, whose district juts into South Kingstown, is running for another term as a state representative.

General Information

Name : Ms. Donna Marie Walsh
Date of birth : January 28, 1943
Place of residence : 34 Pietila Road, Charlestown

Education - College

College : URI
Degree : BA
Year of graduation : 1971

Education - Grad school

University : URI
Degree : MA
Year of graduation : 1976

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Employment Information

Job titles held : Teacher
Employers : Hopkinton School System and Chariho Regional School District

Political Information

Party affiliation : Democrat
Running for position: State Representative
Chamber/district: District 36
Incumbent: Yes
First elected: November 7, 2006
Previous elective offices : Rhode Island Senate, 1996 to 2002
Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : None

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Campaign Manager

Name : Catherine Collette
Title : Campaign Manager

Other facts

I have been actively involved in Charlestownfor the 44 years I have lived here. I have served on the Charlestown Town Council 1982 to 1984 and 2004 to 2006. I was also elected to the Charlestown Charter commission.

I have served as president of Cross Mills Library, the Cross Mills Ladies Fire Auxiliary and as Presidentof the Chariho Business and Professional Women, and Rhode Island Business and Professional Women. I have also been appointed to the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education.

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