Ralph Mollis
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A. Ralph Mollis (born May 24, 1961 in North Providence, Rhode Island) is the current Democratic Secretary of State of Rhode Island. He "has his sights set on returning to office" in 2010.[1]
Education
- Graduated from North Providence High School
- Bachelor's degree, Saint Anselm College
- Attended Southern New England Law School
Political career
A. Ralph Mollis left Southern New England School of Law in order to pursue a professional career in finance with LAMCO Pension and Investment Advisory Firm. At the same time, he served as Town Councilman for District 2, maintaining the position for ten years beginning in 1986. Mollis became mayor of his hometown of North Providence in January 1997, being re-elected to the office in 2000 and 2004, never having lost a single local polling precinct.
Other roles
- President, Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns, 2003-2004
- Co-Chair, Democratic Association of Secretaries of State
- Steering Committee, Fogarty Center, Capital Campaign Project
- Italo American Club
- Executive Committee/Vice President-Eastern Region, National Association of Secretaries of State
- National Association of Secretaries of State, Voter Participation Committee
- Founder/Co-Chair, Safe Schools Task Force
- State of Rhode Island Public Finance Management Board
Controversy
William Barbieri
In July 2006, Mollis's Democratic opponent, Guillaume de Ramel, alerted the media to an e-mail sent from a state computer by William Barbieri, a database systems manager at the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), urging his fellow RIPTA employees to support Mollis during the lead-up to the fall election. Barbieri, who Mollis described as a 'very good friend' in summer 2006, was never charged. The following year, Mollis appointed Barbieri to fill the long-vacant position of director of e-government and information technology in his office.[2]
Electoral history
2006
| 2006 Race for Secretary of State - Democratic Primary[3] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Percentage | |||
 A. Ralph Mollis (D)
| 53.1% | |||
| Guillaume de Ramel (D) | 46.9% | |||
| Total votes | 79,810 | |||
| 2006 Race for Secretary of State - General Election[4] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Percentage | |||
| A. Ralph Mollis (D)
| 53.6% | |||
| Sue A. Stenhouse (R) | 46.4% | |||
| Total votes | 373,548 | |||
2010
- See also: Secretary of State elections, 2010
Mollis is planning a run in 2010 for a second four-year term as Rhode Island's secretary of state. If a primary opponent emerges, the primary date is September 14, 2010.
Family life
A. Ralph Mollis currently resides in North Providence with his wife, Laurie, and their four children – Michael, Gian, Angelo, and Briana.
Contact Information
Secretary of State
82 Smith Street
State House Room 217
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-222-2357
Fax: 401-222-1356
TTY: 711
aralphmollis@sec.state.ri.us
External links
References
- ↑ The Providence Journal "R.I. politicians planning ahead" 12 May, 2009
- ↑ Anchor Rising "Mollis' Gold Plated Computers" 30 July, 2007
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections - 2006 Democratic Primary Election Results
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections - 2006 General Election Results
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