Arthur Handy

Arthur Handy of Cranston is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Rhode Island Department of State's declared-candidates report and the Board of Elections' September 9, 2026 primary results. Arthur Handy is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Handy is employed by Family Services of Rhode Island and holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Miami, according to his official General Assembly biography. He has represented District 18 since first being elected in November 2002 and is a Deputy Majority Leader. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Arthur Handy.