Jeremiah T. “Jay” O'Grady[2] (born June 30, 1970) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 46 since January 2011.

Jay O'Grady
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
from the 46th[1] district
In office
January 2011 – January 2019
Preceded byMary Ann Shallcross Smith
Succeeded byJohn “Jack” Lyle Jr.
Personal details
Born (1970-06-30) June 30, 1970 (age 54)
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceLincoln, Rhode Island
Alma materUniversity of Vermont
University of Rhode Island

Education

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O'Grady earned his BA from the University of Vermont and his MPA from the University of Rhode Island.

Elections

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  • 2012 O'Grady was challenged in the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary winning with 785 votes (64%) against former Representative John Barr[3] and won the four-way November 6, 2012 General election with 2,738 votes (38.5%) against returning 2010 opponents Republican Matthew Guerra, former Representative Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (running as an Independent), and Paul DiDomenico.[4]
  • 2010 O'Grady challenged District 46 Representative Shallcross Smith in the September 23, 2010 Democratic Primary, winning by 90 votes with 836 votes (52.8%)[5] and won the four-way November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 2,150 votes (48.9%) against Republican nominee Matthew Guerra and Independent candidates C. Kevin McCarthy and Paul DiDomenico.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Representative Jeremiah T. O'Grady". Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
  2. ^ "Jeremiah O'Grady's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
  3. ^ "2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 46". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
  4. ^ "2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 46". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
  5. ^ "2010 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 46". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
  6. ^ "2010 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 46". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
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