Providence County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

Jacob Bissaillon represents Senate District 1 in Providence, first elected in a November 2023 special election and re-elected in November 2024, per the 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 Jacob Bissaillon.

Ana B. Quezada represents Senate District 2 in the Rhode Island Senate, elected to her current term in November 2024, per the 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 Ana B. Quezada.

Samuel D. Zurier served on the Providence City Council before being elected to the Rhode Island Senate, according to his campaign site. He publishes regular constituent letters on state issues.

Stefano V. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Stefano V. Famiglietti.

William D. Connell, Jr. is the Republican candidate for Rhode Island Senate District 5 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. William D. Connell, Jr. is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for William D. Connell, Jr.

Frank A. Ciccone has represented Senate District 7 since January 2005 and became Senate Majority Leader in April 2025, per the 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 Frank A. Ciccone.

Valarie Jean Lawson of East Providence is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Senate District 14 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. Valarie Jean Lawson is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Represents Senate District 14 (East Providence) and was elected President of the Rhode Island Senate in April 2025, 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 Valarie Jean Lawson.

Brian G. Coogan is a former Democratic state representative running as an independent for Senate District 14, per the Boston Globe. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Brian G. Coogan.

Jonathon Acosta of Central Falls is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Senate District 16 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. Jonathon Acosta is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Jonathon Acosta.

John Douglas Barr II of Lincoln is the Independent 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. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for John Douglas Barr II.

Jina N. Petrarca of Lincoln is the Independent 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. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Jina N. Petrarca.

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.

Robert Britto of East Providence is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Senate 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. Robert Britto is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Represents Senate District 18, having assumed office January 3, 2023 and won reelection in November 2024, 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 Robert Britto.

Brian J. Thompson of Woonsocket is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Senate District 20 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. Brian J. Thompson is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. A former Woonsocket City Councilor who was elected to represent Senate District 20, assuming office in January 2025, per onworldwide.com. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Brian J. Thompson.

Gordon E. Rogers of Foster is the Republican candidate for Rhode Island Senate District 21 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. Gordon E. Rogers is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Gordon E. Rogers.

David P. Tikoian of Smithfield is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Senate District 22 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. David P. Tikoian is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Represents Senate District 22, covering Smithfield, North Providence and Lincoln, per Valley Breeze. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for David P. Tikoian.

Jessica de la Cruz is the Republican candidate for Rhode Island Senate District 23 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. Jessica de la Cruz is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. First elected to the Senate in November 2018 and elected Senate Minority Leader in July 2022; represents North Smithfield, Burrillville and Glocester, 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 Jessica de la Cruz.

Andrew R. Dimitri is an attorney who represents Senate District 25 in Johnston, assuming office in January 2025, per WPRI. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Andrew R. Dimitri.

Todd M. Patalano of Cranston is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Senate District 26 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. Todd M. Patalano is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Todd M. Patalano.

Hanna M. Gallo of Cranston is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Senate District 27 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. Hanna M. Gallo is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Hanna M. Gallo.

Matthew L. LaMountain of Warwick is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Senate District 31 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. Matthew L. LaMountain is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Represents Senate District 31 in Warwick and Cranston, having assumed office in January 2023, 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 Matthew L. LaMountain.

Edith H. Ajello of Providence is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 1 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. Edith H. Ajello is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Has represented House District 1 since 1993 and sponsored the 2019 Reproductive Privacy Act, per State Legislative Election Watch (Uncrewed). Sponsored bills raising Medicaid reimbursement rates and expanding expungement eligibility for non-violent felonies, per State Legislative Election Watch (Uncrewed). No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Edith H. Ajello.

Christopher R. Blazejewski represents House District 2 in Providence, first elected in November 2010, and was elected Speaker of the Rhode Island House in May 2026, per the Boston Globe. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Christopher R. Blazejewski.

Nathan W. Biah of Providence is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 3 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. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Nathan W. Biah.

Anthony J. DeSimone of Providence is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 5 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. Anthony J. DeSimone is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. A two-term representative for House District 5 in Providence, assuming office in January 2023, 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 Anthony J. DeSimone.

Christopher L. Ireland of Providence is the Republican candidate for Rhode Island House District 7 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. Christopher L. Ireland is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Christopher L. Ireland.

John Joseph Lombardi of Providence is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 8 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. John Joseph Lombardi is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Lombardi is an attorney who was named chief judge of the Providence Municipal Court in January 2023, after serving as an associate judge there since 2014, according to his official General Assembly biography. He served on the Providence City Council for more than 26 years, including one year as acting mayor and eight years as council president, before being first elected to the House in November 2012. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for John Joseph Lombardi.

Enrique George Sanchez of Providence is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 9 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. Sanchez works as a case manager helping undocumented young people and holds a 2019 public relations degree from Rhode Island College, according to his official General Assembly biography. He was first elected to the House in November 2022 and serves on the House Corporations Committee and House Special Legislation Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Enrique George Sanchez.

Scott A. Slater of Providence is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 10 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. Scott A. Slater is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Slater works as a budget analyst for the City of Providence and holds a bachelor's degree from Bryant University, according to his official General Assembly biography. He serves as Deputy Majority Leader and first vice chair of the House Finance Committee, where he also chairs the Education Subcommittee. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Scott A. Slater.

Grace Diaz of Providence is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 11 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. Grace Diaz is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Diaz serves as MBE/WBE Outreach Director for the Providence Office of Economic Opportunity and holds a bachelor's and a master's degree from Springfield College, according to her official General Assembly biography. She is the House Democratic Caucus Chair and first vice chair of the House Special Legislation Committee, and has represented the district since first being elected in November 2004. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Grace Diaz.

Ramón Pérez is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 13 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. Ramón Pérez is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Perez owns New England Taxi and is a founding member of the Taxi Driver Union in Providence, according to his official General Assembly biography. He was first elected to the House in November 2016 and serves on the House Special Legislation, Labor, and Education committees. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Ramón Pérez.

Charlene M. Lima of Cranston is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 14 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. Charlene M. Lima is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Lima is a retired educator who taught for the Providence School Department and holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Rhode Island, according to her official General Assembly biography. She has represented District 14 since first being elected in November 1992 and serves on the House Small Business Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Charlene M. Lima.

Colleen M. Crudele of Cranston is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 15 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. Colleen M. Crudele is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Crudele declared as the Democratic candidate for the District 15 seat, joining a three-way general election with independent Allan Fung and Republican incumbent Christopher Paplauskas, per The Boston Globe. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Colleen M. Crudele.

Christopher G. Paplauskas of Cranston is the Republican candidate for Rhode Island House District 15 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. Christopher G. Paplauskas is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Paplauskas serves as deputy chief of staff for the City of Cranston and previously spent more than a decade on the Cranston City Council, including a term as council president, according to his official General Assembly biography. He was the first Republican elected to Cranston's Ward 5 in 74 years and was first elected to the House in 2024. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Christopher G. Paplauskas.

Brandon Potter of Cranston is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 16 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. Potter has nearly a decade of experience in the automobile industry and graduated from Roger Williams University School of Law in May 2025, according to his official General Assembly biography. He has represented District 16 since 2020 and serves as second vice chair of the House Health and Human Services Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Brandon Potter.

Jacquelyn Baginski of Cranston is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House 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. Jacquelyn Baginski is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Baginski is director of sales and marketing for Professional Ambulance and also directs Dardan Consulting, according to her official General Assembly biography. She was first elected to the House in November 2020 and chairs the House Innovation and Technology Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Jacquelyn Baginski.

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.

Jessica Gomes of Cranston is the Republican 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. Jessica Gomes is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Jessica Gomes.

Joseph McNamara of Warwick is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 19 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. Joseph McNamara is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. McNamara is a retired educator who previously directed the Pawtucket School Department's Alternative Learning Program, according to his official General Assembly biography. He has represented District 19 since November 1994 and chairs the House Education Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Joseph McNamara.

Patrick E. Maloney Jr of Warwick is the Independent candidate for Rhode Island House District 19 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. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Patrick E. Maloney Jr.

David A. Bennett of Warwick is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 20 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. David A. Bennett is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Bennett is a retired psychiatric nurse who has focused on health care and addiction issues throughout his legislative career, according to his official General Assembly biography. He was first elected to represent District 20 in November 2010 and chairs the House Environment and Natural Resources Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for David A. Bennett.

Michael Chippendale of Foster is the Republican candidate for Rhode Island House District 40 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. Michael Chippendale is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Chippendale is a retired self-employed real estate investor and property manager who previously owned two custom manufacturing businesses, according to the Rhode Island House Republicans caucus site. He has represented District 40 since November 2010 and serves as House Minority 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 Michael Chippendale.

Shaina N. Smith of Scituate is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 41 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. Shaina N. Smith is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Smith filed to run for the open District 41 seat after Rep. Robert Quattrocchi, a Scituate Republican and deputy minority whip, did not seek re-election, per Rhode Island Current. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Shaina N. Smith.

Michael J. Riley of Scituate is the Republican candidate for Rhode Island House District 41 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. Michael J. Riley is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Michael J. Riley.

Richard R. Fascia of Johnston is the Republican candidate for Rhode Island House District 42 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. Richard R. Fascia is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Fascia is a retired Providence police sergeant who has also worked as a fraud investigator for the Providence Housing Authority and now serves as human resource manager for USENTRA Security Services, according to his official General Assembly biography. He holds a bachelor's degree in administration of justice from Roger Williams University and represents District 42 on the House Education, Municipal Government and Housing, and Labor committees. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Richard R. Fascia.

Deborah A. Fellela of Johnston is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 43 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. Deborah A. Fellela is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Fellela worked in education for nearly three decades, retiring in July 2020 after 28 years with the Providence School Department, according to her official General Assembly biography. She has represented District 43 since November 2006 and is Senior 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 Deborah A. Fellela.

Gregory Costantino of Lincoln is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 44 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. Gregory Costantino is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Costantino graduated from La Salle Academy in 1978 and attended Providence College before entering public service, according to his official General Assembly biography. He has represented District 44, covering Lincoln, Smithfield and Johnston, since first being elected in November 2012. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Gregory Costantino.

Joseph Hosey of Lincoln is the Republican candidate for Rhode Island House District 44 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. Joseph Hosey is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Joseph Hosey.

Mia A. Ackerman of Cumberland is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 45 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. Mia A. Ackerman is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Ackerman is a self-employed real estate title examiner who previously served on the Cumberland Town Council from 2006 to 2012, according to her official General Assembly biography. She holds a bachelor's degree in political economics from the State University of New York at Binghamton and has represented District 45 since November 2012. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Mia A. Ackerman.

Mary Ann Shallcross Smith is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 46 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. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Shallcross Smith owns Dr. Day Care Inc. and previously served on the Lincoln School Committee, according to her official General Assembly biography. She holds several degrees, including a doctorate in youth studies and leadership from Nova Southeastern University, and chairs the House Small Business Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Mary Ann Shallcross Smith.

David J. Place of Burrillville is the Republican candidate for Rhode Island House District 47 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. David J. Place is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Place is a full-time stay-at-home father who previously worked as a machinist and served 10 years as a U.S. Army staff sergeant, including as a tank commander deployed to Iraq, according to his official General Assembly biography. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Rhode Island College after his military service and serves as House Minority Whip.

Brian C. Newberry of North Smithfield is the Republican candidate for Rhode Island House District 48 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. Brian C. Newberry is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Newberry is an attorney and partner at the law firm Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, focusing on commercial litigation and professional malpractice defense, according to his official General Assembly biography. He holds a law degree from Temple University and has represented District 48 since November 2008, previously serving as House Minority Leader from 2011 to 2017. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Brian C. Newberry.

Jon D. Brien of Woonsocket is the Independent candidate for Rhode Island House District 49 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. Brien is an attorney who owns Brien Law Group Inc. and previously served as vice president of the Woonsocket City Council from 2016 to 2020, according to his official General Assembly biography. He was first elected to District 49 in November 2022 and had previously served in the House representing District 50 from 2007 to 2012. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Jon D. Brien.

Stephen Casey of Woonsocket is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 50 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. Stephen Casey is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Casey is a full-time professional firefighter in Woonsocket and holds a bachelor's degree in communications from Boston College, according to his official General Assembly biography. He has represented District 50 since November 2012 and chairs the House Municipal Government and Housing Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Stephen Casey.

Robert D. Phillips of Woonsocket is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 51 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. Phillips works as a substitute teacher and holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Rhode Island, according to his official General Assembly biography. He has represented District 51 since November 2010 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 Robert D. Phillips.

Alex D. Marszalkowski of Cumberland is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 52 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. Alex D. Marszalkowski is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Marszalkowski is a partner and general manager of Adams Farm in Cumberland and holds a law degree from Roger Williams University School of Law, according to his official General Assembly biography. He has represented District 52 since November 2016 and serves as second vice chair of the House Finance Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Alex D. Marszalkowski.

Paul Santucci has worked as a financial advisor since 1992, with an office in Lincoln, according to his General Assembly biography. He served as Smithfield Town Council President from 2017 to 2018 and on the town's 2020 Charter Review Commission. He has lived in Smithfield for more than 50 years and serves on the House Environment and Natural Resources, Innovation and Technology, Small Business, and Veterans' Affairs committees. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Paul M. Santucci.

William O'Brien works as a truancy officer in the Providence public school system after 20 years as a mathematics educator in the same district, according to his General Assembly biography. He earned a mathematics degree from Rhode Island College and served in the Peace Corps in South Africa from 1998 to 2000. O'Brien represents North Providence and serves as 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 William W. O'Brien.

Arthur Corvese is an optometrist and a member of the American Optometric Association and Rhode Island Optometric Association, according to his General Assembly biography. He served on the North Providence School Committee from 1987 to 1998 before his election to represent North Providence in the House in 1998. Corvese is Deputy Majority Leader and chairs the House Labor Committee. 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 J. Corvese.

Joshua Giraldo is chief of human capital for Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy and previously served as chief of staff for Central Falls Mayor James Diossa, according to his General Assembly biography. He was first elected to represent Central Falls in a special election in March 2020. Giraldo is first vice chair of the House Health and Human Services Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Joshua J. Giraldo.

Cherie Cruz works as a tenant organizer with ReclaimRI and previously ran early-childhood development programs, according to her General Assembly biography. She holds a bachelor's degree in education studies and a master's in urban education policy from Brown University, and co-founded the Formerly Incarcerated Union of Rhode Island. Cruz represents the Fairlawn and Woodlawn neighborhoods of Pawtucket, where she was born and raised. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Cherie L. Cruz.

Jean Philippe Barros previously served as a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives for District 59 from January 2015 to January 2023, per Rhode Island Current. He is running for the seat again in 2026 as an independent. No campaign site or current occupation could be verified. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Jean P. Barros.

Mary Duffy Messier is a retired elementary school instructor in Cumberland with a master's degree in education from Rhode Island College, according to her General Assembly biography. She has represented Pawtucket's District 62 since December 2009 and serves as Deputy Majority Leader and first vice chair of the House Labor Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Mary Duffy Messier.

Katherine Kazarian is an associate attorney at CMBG3 Law in Boston and previously worked in tech and as a senior planner for the City of Pawtucket, according to her General Assembly biography. A lifelong resident of East Providence, she has represented District 63 since 2012 and was elected House Majority Leader in May 2026, the first woman to hold the role in Rhode Island history, per The Boston Globe. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Katherine Sheena Kazarian.

Matthew Dawson is a practicing attorney at Lynch & Pine and owner of The Red Door restaurant in Providence, according to his General Assembly biography. He previously worked as a prosecutor for the Rhode Island Attorney General's office and served as a probate judge in East Providence. Dawson represents Riverside in East Providence and is second vice chair of the House Judiciary Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Matthew Dawson.

Jennifer Boylan is an environmental professional who spent 14 years conducting environmental investigations and litigation consulting before her election, according to her General Assembly biography. She holds a master's degree in earth and planetary science from Washington University and was appointed to Gov. Raimondo's Working Group for Gun Safety in 2018. Boylan represents Barrington and Riverside and serves as the 2025-2026 Rhode Island state lead for the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Jennifer Smith Boylan.