One candidate is tracked for Rhode Island House District 73 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Marvin Abney. Candidate information follows official Newport County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Marvin Abney (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Rhode Island House District 73. Source: the Department of State's declared-candidates report and the Board of Elections' September 9, 2026 primary results (unofficial until certified).
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Marvin Abney is the incumbent state representative for Rhode Island House District 73, covering Newport and Middletown, per the Rhode Island General Assembly. He chairs the House Finance Committee and is a retired U.S. Army major, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.
Who is running for Rhode Island House District 73 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Rhode Island House District 73 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Marvin Abney. Candidate information follows official Newport County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Rhode Island House District 73 election in Rhode Island?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Rhode Island are on the Rhode Island election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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