Robert Phillips (politician)

Robert D. Phillips (born May 29, 1956) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 51 since January 2011.

Education
Phillips earned his BS in business administration from the University of Rhode Island.

Elections

 * 2012 Phillips was unopposed for the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 620 votes and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 2,805 votes (63.7%) against Republican nominee Christopher Roberts.
 * 2008 When District 51 Democratic Representative Roger Picard ran for Rhode Island Senate and left the seat open, Phillips ran in the six-way September 23, 2008 Democratic Primary, but lost to Christopher M. Fierro, who was unopposed for the November 4, 2008 General election.
 * 2010 Phillips challenged Representative Fierro in the September 23, 2010 Democratic Primary, winning with 562 votes (53.3%) and was unopposed for the November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 2,373 votes.