Thomas J. Paolino

Thomas J. Paolino of Lincoln is the Republican candidate for Rhode Island Senate District 17 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. Thomas J. Paolino is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Has represented Senate District 17 since 2017 and won reelection in the November 2024 general election, per State of Rhode Island General Assembly. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Thomas J. Paolino.