Peter Kilmartin
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Peter F. Kilmartin (born February 18, 1962, in Providence, Rhode Island) was the 73rd Attorney General of Rhode Island from 2011 to 2019. A Democrat, he was elected on November 2, 2010.[1]
Kilmartin ran for re-election in 2014. Peter Kilmartin won the general election on November 4, 2014.[2]
He was ineligible to run for re-election in 2018 because of term limits.
Biography
Kilmartin was a member of the Pawtucket Police Department for 24 years. He began as an officer on patrol and retired as a captain. In addition to his service as a police officer, Kilmartin served as member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives.[3]
Education
- B.A., Roger Williams University
- J.D., Roger Williams University School of Law[3]
Political career
Rhode Island Attorney General (2011-2019)
Kilmartin served as attorney general of Rhode Island from 2011 to 2019.
On February 24, 2010, Kilmartin announced his candidacy for the statewide office of attorney general after incumbent Patrick Lynch was barred by state term-limit laws from running for a third consecutive term in office.[4] He won the 2010 election and assumed office in January 2011.[3] Kilmartin was re-elected in 2014. He was ineligible to run for re-election in 2018 because of term limits.
As attorney general, Kilmartin sought the legislature's approval on a number of bills, including legislation to expand the state's gun laws and protect mortgage holders. Investigations overseen by his office included scandals involving 38 Studios and Dan Doyle's Institute for International Sport.[5]
Rhode Island House of Representatives (1990-2011)
Kilmartin served in the Rhode Island House of Representatives from 1990 to 2011, including a stint as House Majority Whip.[3] His accomplishments during his time in office include passing laws to protect children from predators, create a witness protection program, end texting while driving, and force mortgage companies to pay property taxes.[6]
Committee assignments
While a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, Kilmartin served on the following committees:
- Corporations Committee, Rhode Island House of Representatives
- Labor Committee, Rhode Island House of Representatives
- Port Facilities Study Commission, Co-Chair
- Rules Committee, Rhode Island House of Representatives
Elections
2018
Peter Kilmartin was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2014
Kilmartin ran for re-election as Rhode Island Attorney General in 2014.[7] He was unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 9. The general election took place on November 4, 2014.
Results
General election
| Attorney General of Rhode Island, 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Peter Kilmartin Incumbent |
56.9% | 177,981 | |
| Republican | Dawson Hodgson | 43% | 134,444 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.2% | 589 | |
| Total Votes | 313,014 | |||
| Election results via State of Rhode Island | ||||
2010
The office of attorney general was open as Patrick Lynch was term-limited. On November 2, 2010, Peter F. Kilmartin won election to the office of Rhode Island Attorney General. He defeated Erik B. Wallin (R), Christopher H. Little (MOD), Keven A. McKenna (I) and Robert E. Rainville (I) in the general election.
| Rhode Island Attorney General, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Peter F. Kilmartin |
43.1% | 141,969 | |
| Republican | Erik B. Wallin | 29% | 95,541 | |
| Moderate Party | Christopher H. Little | 14.4% | 47,328 | |
| Independent | Keven A. McKenna | 9.6% | 31,721 | |
| Independent | Robert E. Rainville | 4% | 13,045 | |
| Total Votes | 329,604 | |||
| Election results via Rhode Island Board of Elections. | ||||
| 2010 Race for Attorney General - Democratic Primary[8] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Democratic Party |  Peter Kilmartin
|
39.9% | |
| Democratic Party | Stephen R. Archambault | 33.3% | |
| Democratic Party | Joseph M. Fernandez | 26.7% | |
| Total Votes | 94,851 | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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When he served in the state government, Kilmartin was married to his wife, Kristine. He served in many roles aside from his professional duties, including:[9]
- Member, Knights of Columbus
- Board of Incorporators, The Memorial Hospital
- Board of Directors, Pawtucket Armory Associates
- Trustee, Pawtucket Boys and Girls Club
- Member, Pawtucket Elks
- Member, Pawtucket Jaycees
- Member, Pawtucket Police Association
- Member, Rhode Island Police Officers Emerald Society
- Member, Save the Bay
- Member, Smithsonian Associates
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Peter + Kilmartin + Rhode + Island + Attorney"
See also
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Election Results, " 2010 general election – Attorney General," accessed July 18, 2013
- ↑ WPRI, "Kilmartin intends to run for re-election," February 28, 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Rhode Island Attorney General's Office, "About," accessed November 3, 2012
- ↑ The Providence Journal, "Kilmartin enters race for Rhode Island attorney general" 24 Feb. 2010
- ↑ WPRI, "Newsmakers 5/17: Attorney General Peter Kilmartin," May 23, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ Peter Kilmartin campaign website, " About," accessed July 18, 2013
- ↑ OnPolitix, "Kilmartin intends to run for re-election," February 20, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ Rhode Island State Board of Elections - 2010 Primary Election Results
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Attorney General Peter Kilmartin's Biography," accessed October 21, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Patrick Lynch (D) |
Rhode Island Attorney General 2011–2019 |
Succeeded by Peter Neronha (D) |
| Preceded by Joseph LaMountain |
Rhode Island House of Representatives - District 61 2006–2011 |
Succeeded by Raymond Johnston Jr. (D) |
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