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Joy Hearn

b. 1958

American politician

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About Joy Hearn

Born 1958. Joy Hearn is an American politician.

Joy Hearn (born February 17, 1958) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 66 since January 2009.

Education Hearn earned her BA degree from State University of New York at Geneseo.

Elections 2012 Hearn was unopposed for the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 856 votes and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 4,155 votes (55.5%) against Republican nominee Manfred Diel and Independent candidate Eugene Saveory. 2008 When District 66 Republican Representative Susan Story retired and left the seat open, Hearn was unopposed for the September 9, 2008 Democratic Primary, winning with 271 votes and won the November 4, 2008 General election with 4,160 votes (55.1%) against Republican nominee Margaret Kane. 2010 Hearn and returning 2010 Republican opponent Margaret Kane were both unopposed for their September 23, 2010 primaries, setting up a rematch; Hearn won the three-way November 2, 2010 General election with 2,974 votes (47.3%) against Kane and Independent candidate Joel Hellmann, who had run for the District 88 seat in 1998.

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Education
State University of New York at Geneseo
Positions held
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Joy Hearn?

American politician

When was Joy Hearn born?

Joy Hearn was born on 17 February 1958.

What is Joy Hearn's occupation?

Joy Hearn is a politician.

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Joy Hearn is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Joy Hearn

Β· Wikidata: Q16192744

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