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Elaine Morgan
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Republican Party

Rhode Island State Senate District 34
Tenure

2015 - Present

Term ends

2025

Years in position

9

Compensation

Base salary

$19,037/year

Per diem

$No per diem is paid

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Contact

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Elaine Morgan (Republican Party) is a member of the Rhode Island State Senate, representing District 34. She assumed office on January 6, 2015. Her current term ends on January 7, 2025.

Morgan (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate to represent District 34. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Morgan was assigned to the following committees:

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2021-2022

Morgan was assigned to the following committees:

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2019-2020

Morgan was assigned to the following committees:

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2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Rhode Island committee assignments, 2017
• Commerce
• Special Legislation and Veterans' Affairs

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Morgan served on the following committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2024

See also: Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Rhode Island State Senate District 34

Incumbent Elaine Morgan defeated Stephen Moffitt in the general election for Rhode Island State Senate District 34 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Elaine Morgan
Elaine Morgan (R)
 
55.6
 
8,330
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Stephen Moffitt (D)
 
44.4
 
6,644

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source 1 Source 2

Total votes: 14,974
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 34

Stephen Moffitt advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 34 on September 10, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Silhouette Placeholder Image.png
Stephen Moffitt
 
100.0
 
952

There were no incumbents in this race. Source

Total votes: 952
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 34

Incumbent Elaine Morgan advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 34 on September 10, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Elaine Morgan
Elaine Morgan
 
100.0
 
646

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source

Total votes: 646
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2022

See also: Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Rhode Island State Senate District 34

Incumbent Elaine Morgan defeated Jennifer Douglas in the general election for Rhode Island State Senate District 34 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Elaine Morgan
Elaine Morgan (R)
 
54.7
 
7,178
Image of Jennifer Douglas
Jennifer Douglas (D) Candidate Connection
 
45.1
 
5,913
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
20

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 13,111
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 34

Jennifer Douglas advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 34 on September 13, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jennifer Douglas
Jennifer Douglas Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
2,009

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 2,009
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 34

Incumbent Elaine Morgan advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 34 on September 13, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Elaine Morgan
Elaine Morgan
 
100.0
 
1,043

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,043
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2020

See also: Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Rhode Island State Senate District 34

Incumbent Elaine Morgan defeated Jennifer Douglas in the general election for Rhode Island State Senate District 34 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Elaine Morgan
Elaine Morgan (R)
 
54.0
 
8,967
Image of Jennifer Douglas
Jennifer Douglas (D) Candidate Connection
 
45.9
 
7,619
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
13

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 16,599
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 34

Jennifer Douglas advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 34 on September 8, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jennifer Douglas
Jennifer Douglas Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
1,430

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,430
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 34

Incumbent Elaine Morgan advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 34 on September 8, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Elaine Morgan
Elaine Morgan
 
100.0
 
525

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 525
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2018

See also: Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Rhode Island State Senate District 34

Incumbent Elaine Morgan defeated Jennifer Douglas in the general election for Rhode Island State Senate District 34 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Elaine Morgan
Elaine Morgan (R) Candidate Connection
 
54.3
 
6,529
Image of Jennifer Douglas
Jennifer Douglas (D) Candidate Connection
 
45.6
 
5,484
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
12

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 12,025
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 34

Jennifer Douglas advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 34 on September 12, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jennifer Douglas
Jennifer Douglas Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
1,756

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,756
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 34

Incumbent Elaine Morgan advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 34 on September 12, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Elaine Morgan
Elaine Morgan Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
1,242

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,242
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2016

See also: Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Rhode Island State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 29, 2016.

Incumbent Elaine Morgan defeated Catherine Rumsey in the Rhode Island State Senate District 34 general election.[1][2]

Rhode Island State Senate, District 34 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Elaine Morgan Incumbent 54.94% 7,856
     Democratic Catherine Rumsey 45.06% 6,444
Total Votes 14,300
Source: Rhode Island Board of Elections


Catherine Rumsey ran unopposed in the Rhode Island State Senate District 34 Democratic primary.[3][4]

Rhode Island State Senate, District 34 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Catherine Rumsey  (unopposed)


Incumbent Elaine Morgan ran unopposed in the Rhode Island State Senate District 34 Republican primary.[3][4]

Rhode Island State Senate, District 34 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Elaine Morgan Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also: Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2014

Elections for the Rhode Island State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 25, 2014. Incumbent Catherine Cool Rumsey was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Elaine Morgan was unopposed in the Republican primary. Cameron Ennis (I) was removed from the ballot before the primary. Morgan defeated Cool Rumsey in the general election.[5][6][7]

Rhode Island State Senate, District 34, General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngElaine Morgan 52.4% 5,280
     Democratic Catherine Cool Rumsey Incumbent 47.6% 4,788
Total Votes 10,068

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Elaine Morgan did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

2022

Elaine Morgan did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Elaine Morgan did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Elaine Morgan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Morgan's responses.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Transparency,Clean government and adhering. to the constitution as written

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Smaller government and maintaining a free society with less government infringement the freedom we hold so dear.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

God 1st and our constitution.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Our Constitution and declaration of Independence.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Strength in leadership and the belief that our county's freedom is what other countries should and want to aspire to.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

The belief that our freedom is God given not the belief that is is for the government to control.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To represent their constituents.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Protection of our constitution.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

no

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

1st and 2nd amendment rights

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes- We can not achieve anything without support.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Bipartisanship

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2014

Morgan's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[8]

Business development & Job Creation

  • Excerpt: "I want RI to rank in the top five business friendly states. Rhode Island is currently ranked # 49th in the nation for having a business friendly environment. I will change that by working with the my district and fellow legislator’s to help the average Jane and Joe startup, manage and maintain a business. I will devote my time personally to see these establishment succeed in our wonderful state. I know what it takes to develop a business friendly environment on the legislative end and will implement it to the best of my ability."

Fiscal Responsibility

  • Excerpt: "We need to know where and how our tax money is being spent. 38 Studios is a very costly example of back door deals and wasteful spending costing Rhode Islanders $89 million dollars without our consent. These so called deals need to be brought to the voters!"
  • Excerpt: "We the people" know where our money works best IN OUR OWN POCKETS. There has been so much wasteful spending without our permission. This has to stop! As Senator of District 34, I will bring transparency to the forefront."

Preserving & Protecting our Natural Resources

  • Excerpt: "We need to work together to help our rural & agricultural farm lands stay safe. Our lives and livelihood depends upon it. I pledge to keep a unique balance between agriculture and business. We need more tax incentives to help our farmers and farmland maintain its value. This industry has been over-regulated to its max."

Campaign finance summary

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Elaine Morgan campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Rhode Island State Senate District 34Won general$1,954 $0
2022Rhode Island State Senate District 34Won general$15,418 $0
2020Rhode Island State Senate District 34Won general$22,686 N/A**
2018Rhode Island State Senate District 34Won general$9,577 N/A**
2016Rhode Island State Senate, District 34Won $8,784 N/A**
2014Rhode Island State Senate, District 34Won $3,726 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Search," accessed October 5, 2016
    2. ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2016 general election results," accessed January 19, 2017
    3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Search," accessed June 30, 2016
    4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2016 Statewide Primary," accessed October 14, 2016
    5. ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "Candidates for Senator in General Assembly," accessed June 30, 2014
    6. ↑ Rhode Island Secretary of State, "2014 Statewide Primary Results: Senator in General Assembly," accessed September 26, 2014
    7. ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "Official 2014 general election results," accessed December 4, 2014
    8. ↑ Elaine for Senate, "Platform," accessed October 17, 2014
    9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Warwick Online, "Rep. Morgan scores top on 'subjective' House Freedom Index," May 31, 2016

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