Rhode Island House District 42

Edward W. Stravato of Johnston is the Democratic 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. Stravato is an attorney who co-founded Summit Settlement Services, a real estate technology company he says employs more than 150 people in Rhode Island, according to the Johnston Sun Rise. He holds degrees from Providence College and, magna cum laude, from Roger Williams University School of Law, and describes himself as a commonsense Democrat focused on reducing wasteful government spending. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for Edward W. Stravato.

Richard R. Fascia

RepublicanIncumbent

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.