Adam Satchell

Adam J. Satchell^[1] is an American politician and educator who served as a Democratic member of the Rhode Island Senate for the 9th district from January 2013 until 2021.

Adam Satchell
Member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 9th district
In office January 2013 – January 5, 2021
Preceded by	Michael Pinga
Succeeded by	John Burke
Personal details
Born	1981 (age 43–44) Rhode Island, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Children	1
Residence(s)	West Warwick, Rhode Island, U.S.
Education	Merrimack College (BA) Rhode Island College (MA)
Website	satchellforsenate.com

Early life and education

Satchell was born and raised in Rhode Island. He attended, and graduated from, West Warwick High School in 1999.^[2][3] He earned his Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Merrimack College and his Master of Arts from Rhode Island College.

Elections

• 2012 Satchell challenged District 9 incumbent Senator Michael Pinga in the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,151 votes (58.0%),^[4] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 6,618 votes (65.4%) against Republican nominee Paul Caianiello,^[5] who had run for the seat in 2008.
• Satchel did not seek re-election in 2020.

Current life

In 2022, Satchell served as the dean of students at West Warwick High School.^[6]