Providence County, Rhode Island

Rhode Island House District 59

2 candidates are tracked for Rhode Island House District 59 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jennifer A. Stewart and Jean P. Barros. Candidate information follows official Providence County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jennifer A. Stewart (Democratic), Jean P. Barros (Independent) are on the November 3 ballot for Rhode Island House District 59; Jennifer A. Stewart is the sitting member, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the September 9 primary results. Source: the Department of State's declared-candidates report and the Board of Elections' September 9, 2026 primary results (unofficial until certified).

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Jennifer A. Stewart, is on the ballot.

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Jennifer A. Stewart

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

Jennifer Stewart is an educator with a master's degree in political science from the University of Chicago and previously chaired a humanities department for seven years, according to her General Assembly biography. She received a 2018-2019 Fulbright Distinguished Award and studied in Finland, and completed a National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship on cartographic history. Stewart represents the Oak Hill and Woodlawn neighborhoods of Pawtucket. 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 A. Stewart.

Jean P. Barros

Independent

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Rhode Island House District 59 in 2026?

When is the Rhode Island House District 59 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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Candidate roster from official Providence County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Jennifer A. Stewart, full profile Jean P. Barros, full profile Official Rhode Island election office