Scott A. Slater

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Scott A. Slater

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State House of Reps
Date of Birth May 28, 1975 (Age: 51)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Scott A. Slater holds a BS degree from Bryant University and has served as a budget analyst for the City of Providence. He spent several years managing institutional risk in high-finance before transitioning to the public sector. Slater has demonstrated legislative prowess by sponsoring laws to legalize recreational cannabis use and allowing dispensaries and cultivators to advertise within Rhode Island. Additionally, he introduced and passed legislation to prohibit captive hunting and proposed an income-sensitive tiered subsidy program for home energy utility costs.

Political Ideas

Scott A. Slater presents a unique blend of progressive social policies with economically disruptive innovations. His legislative efforts to legalize and regulate cannabis advertising reveal a progressive stance on drug policy, while his push to expand virtual gaming suggests a willingness to embrace unconventional economic strategies. Notably, Slater’s prohibition of captive hunting showcases a progressive environmental stance that diverges from traditional economic considerations. This combination of policies indicates a highly localized approach, balancing social progress with novel revenue generation.

Campaigns
2024: Rhode Island State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Representative in General Assembly District 10

2,698 votes (95.70%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
House Finance Committee
First Vice Chair
House Rules Committee​
Member
House Special Legislation Committee
Member
2022: Rhode Island State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Representative in General Assembly District 10

1,628 votes (97.37%)

Win
2020: Rhode Island State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Representative in General Assembly District 10

3,047 votes (97.32%)

Win
2018: Rhode Island State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Representative in General Assembly District 10

2,594 votes (97.96%)

Win
2016: Rhode Island State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Representative in General Assembly District 10

2,953 votes (98.04%)

Win
2014: Rhode Island State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Representative in General Assembly District 10

2,300 votes (97.25%)

Win
2012: Rhode Island State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Representative In General Assembly District 10

2,896 votes (90.44%)

Win
2010: Rhode Island State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Representative In General Assembly District 10

2,023 votes (89.71%)

Win