Raymond Hull (politician)
Raymond Hull | |
|---|---|
 Hull in 2025 | |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 6th[1] district | |
| Assumed office January 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Peter N. Wasylyk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 18, 1963 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Rhode Island Roger Williams University Anna Maria College |
| Website | rayhull |
Raymond A. Hull[2] (born September 18, 1963) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 6 since January 2011. During the legislative session beginning in 2015, Hull was one of three African-American members of the Rhode Island House of Representatives.[3]
Education
[edit]Hull graduated from La Salle Academy in 1981; attended the University of Rhode Island, earned his BA in criminal justice from Roger Williams University, and earned his MA in administration of justice from Anna Maria College.[4]
2020 Legislation
[edit]In February 2020, Hull introduced a bill to create a DCYF legislative oversight commission.[5] He was also named to lead the coronavirus vaccine distribution task force.[6]
Elections
[edit]- 2012 In a rematch of their 2010 contest, Hull was challenged by former Representative Peter N. Wasylyk in the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,160 votes (74.4%)[7] and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 4,182 votes.[8]
- 2010 Hull challenged District 6 incumbent Representative Wasylyk in the September 23, 2010 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,396 votes (59.5%)[9] and was unopposed for the November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 2,195 votes.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Representative Raymond A. Hull". Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
- ^ "Raymond Hull's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
- ^ "The Saturday Morning Post: Dec. 27". Retrieved 3 May 2016.
- ^ "Representative Raymond A. Hull". Rhode Island General Assembly. State of Rhode Island. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ "House Resolution Creating an Emergency Oversight Commission on the Department of Children, Youth, and Families" (PDF). State of Rhode Island General Assembly. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ "RI House creates coronavirus vaccine distribution task force". wpri.com. November 24, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ "2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 6". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
- ^ "2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 6". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
- ^ "2010 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 6". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
- ^ "2010 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 6". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
External links
[edit]- Official page at the Rhode Island General Assembly
- Campaign site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Raymond Hull at Ballotpedia
- Raymond A. Hull at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
Categories:
- 1963 births
- Living people
- African-American state legislators in Rhode Island
- Anna Maria College alumni
- Democratic Party members of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
- Politicians from Providence, Rhode Island
- Roger Williams University alumni
- Roger Williams University School of Law alumni
- University of Rhode Island alumni
- 21st-century African-American politicians
- 20th-century African-American politicians
- 21st-century members of the Rhode Island General Assembly