Cicilline, David N. (David Nicola), 1961-

CICILLINE, David N., a Representative from Rhode Island; born in Providence, Providence County, R.I., July 15, 1961; graduated from Narragansett High School, Narragansett, R.I., 1979; B.A., Brown University, Providence, R.I., 1983; J.D., Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., 1986; public defender, Washington, D.C., 1986-1987; lawyer, private practice; lawyer, public advocate; faculty, Roger Williams Law School, Bristol, R.I.; unsuccessful nominee to the Rhode Island state senate in 1992; member of the Rhode Island state house of representatives, 1995-2003; Delegate, Democratic National Convention, 2008; Mayor of Providence R.I., 2003-2011; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Twelfth and to the five succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2011-present); one of the managers appointed by the House of Representatives in 2021 to conduct the impeachment proceedings of Donald J. Trump, President of the United States.

<p>Congressman David N. Cicilline serves Rhode Island’s First Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Cicilline is a leader in Congress on issues of core American values, serving as Chairman of the House Antitrust Subcommittee, Chair of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, and Vice Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.</p>

<p>In Congress, Cicilline has become one of the leading advocates for the Make it in America agenda to help rebuild and strengthen America’s manufacturing sector. Cicilline has introduced legislation to help create jobs, promote American-made goods, and stimulate economic growth. In 2015, Cicilline passed an amendment into law to help American manufacturers compete against foreign businesses for U.S. government contracts.</p>

<p>As a champion for the middle class, Cicilline has worked hard to ensure that Rhode Islanders who work hard and play by the rules are able to buy a home, send their kids to college, and save for retirement. Cicilline has fought to increase the federal minimum wage and permanently extend the child tax credit to provide tax relief to working families. Cicilline has also been a strong advocate for equal pay for women and paid family leave.</p>

<p>Prior to his election to Congress, Cicilline served two terms as Mayor of Providence and four terms in the Rhode Island House of Representatives. He is a graduate of Brown University and the Georgetown University Law Center and resides today in Providence.</p>

<p>David Nicola Cicilline (/sɪsɪˈliːni/; born July 15, 1961) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Rhode Island's 1st congressional district since 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the 36th mayor of Providence from 2003 to 2011, the first openly gay mayor of a U.S. state capital.</p>

<p>Cicilline was born July 15, 1961, in Providence, Rhode Island. His mother, Sabra (née Peskin), is Jewish, and his father, John Francis "Jack" Cicilline, is Italian American and Catholic. His father was a prominent attorney in Providence who defended local Mafia figures in the 1970s and 1980s, and was an aide to Mayor Joseph A. Doorley Jr.</p>

<p>He was raised in Providence before moving to Narragansett. In high school, he served as president of his graduating class, and participated in the Close Up Washington civic education program before attending Brown University, where he established a branch of the College Democrats with his classmate John F. Kennedy Jr.. He graduated magna cum laude with a degree in political science in 1983. He then went to Georgetown University Law Center, where he earned a J.D.</p>

<p><b>RACES</b>
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<li> 09/08/2022 RI Governor - D Primary ???</li>
<li> 11/18/2020 Assistant Democratic Leader Lost 40.53% (-18.94%)</li>
<li> 11/03/2020 RI District 01 Won 70.83% (+54.99%)</li>
<li> 09/08/2020 RI District 01 - D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)</li>
<li> 11/28/2018 House DPCC Chair Won 100.00% (+100.00%)</li>
<li> 11/06/2018 RI District 01 Won 66.69% (+33.62%)</li>
<li> 09/12/2018 RI District 01 - D Primary Won 78.00% (+55.99%)</li>
<li> 12/05/2016 House DPCC Co-Chairs Won 33.33% (+0.00%)</li>
<li> 11/08/2016 RI District 01 Won 64.50% (+29.41%)</li>
<li> 09/13/2016 RI District 01 - D Primary Won 67.55% (+35.10%)</li>
<li> 11/04/2014 RI District 1 Won 59.49% (+19.26%)</li>
<li> 09/09/2014 RI District 1 - D Primary Won 62.60% (+25.20%)</li>
<li> 11/06/2012 RI - District 01 Won 52.95% (+12.13%)</li>
<li> 09/11/2012 RI - District 01 - D Primary Won 62.14% (+31.89%)</li>
<li> 11/02/2010 RI - District 01 Won 50.54% (+6.05%)</li>
<li> 09/14/2010 RI - District 01 - D Primary Won 37.21% (+14.13%)</li>
<li> 11/07/2006 Providence Mayor Won 83.44% (+66.88%)</li>
<li> 09/12/2006 Providence Mayor - D Primary Won 73.95% (+47.89%)</li>
<li> 11/05/2002 Providence Mayor Won 83.82% (+74.12%)</li>
<li> 09/10/2002 Providence Mayor - D Primary Won 52.09% (+18.07%)</li>
<li> 11/07/2000 RI State House 004 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)</li>
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<p><b>ENTERED, DROPPED OUT</b>
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<li> 11/28/2018 Assistant Democratic Leader Lost 0.00% (-100.00%)</li>
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<p><b>SPECULATIVE, DID NOT RUN</b>
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<li> 11/28/2018 Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Lost 0.00% (-61.54%)</li>
<li> 11/28/2018 House DPCC Co-Chairs Lost 0.00% (-24.21%)</li>
<li> 11/28/2018 Democratic Caucus Chair Lost 0.00% (-52.12%)</li>
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