Harold Metts
President pro tempore of the Rhode Island Senate
In office
January 3, 2017 – January 5, 2021
Preceded byWilliam Walaska
Succeeded byHanna Gallo
Member of the Rhode Island Senate
from the 6th district
In office
January 2005 – January 5, 2021
Preceded byDominick J. Ruggerio
Succeeded byTiara Mack
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
from the 19th district
In office
January 1985 – December 31, 1998
Preceded by???
Succeeded byAisha Abdullah-Odiase
Personal details
Born (1947-10-06) October 6, 1947 (age 76)
Lexington, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationRoger Williams University (BA)
Bryant University
Rhode Island College (MEd)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1970–1976
UnitRhode Island National Guard

Harold M. Metts[1] (born October 6, 1947) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island Senate representing District 6 since January 2005.[2] After Charles D. Walton, he is the second African American to serve in the Rhode Island Senate. Metts served non-consecutively in the Rhode Island General Assembly from January 1985 until December 31, 1998 in the Rhode Island House of Representatives.

Education

Metts was born in Lexington, Virginia. He earned his BS degree from Roger Williams University, his teaching certificate from Bryant College (now Bryant University), and his MEd from Rhode Island College.

Elections

References

  1. ^ "Harold Metts' Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
  2. ^ "Senator Harold M. Metts". Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
  3. ^ "1990 Rhode Island Representatives". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
  4. ^ "1992 Vote for Rhode Island House of Representatives". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
  5. ^ "1994 General Election Vote for R.I. House of Representatives". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
  6. ^ "1996 Statewide Primary Vote for RI House of Representatives (Democrat)". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
  7. ^ "1996 Votes Cast for RI Representatives". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
  8. ^ "2004 Statewide Primary Senate Results by District". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
  9. ^ "2004 General Election State Senate Results by District". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
  10. ^ "2006 Statewide Primary State Senate Results by District". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
  11. ^ "2006 General Election Senate Summary Results by District". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
  12. ^ "2008 Statewide Primary, Senator in General Assembly District 6". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
  13. ^ "2008 General Election, Senator in General Assembly District 6". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
  14. ^ "2010 Statewide Primary, Senator in General Assembly District 6". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
  15. ^ "2010 General Election, Senator in General Assembly District 6". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
  16. ^ "2012 Statewide Primary, Senator in General Assembly District 6". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
  17. ^ "2012 General Election, Senator in General Assembly District 6". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
  18. ^ "2020 Statewide Primary, Senator in General Assembly District 6". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved September 11, 2020.

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