LEGISLATIVE · RI · 2009-2017
Teresa Paiva Weed
Senate President · Senate · Democrat · Rhode Island
On the record
First woman RI Senate President
Background
Teresa Paiva Weed served as Senate President · Senate of Rhode Island from 2009–2017 (8 years). Took office after Joseph Montalbano; succeeded by Dominick Ruggerio. Note: First woman RI Senate President. Same-year political environment (2009): Governor Don Carcieri; Attorney General Patrick Lynch; Treasurer Frank Caprio.
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Others who held this office in Rhode Island
- Valarie Lawson (2025-present)
- Dominick Ruggerio (2017-2025)
- Joseph Montalbano (2004-2009)
- William Irons (2003-2004)