The 2020 Rhode Island House of Representatives elections took place as part of the biennial United States elections . Rhode Island voters will elect all 75 state representatives. State representatives serve two-year terms in the Rhode Island House of Representatives . A primary election was held on September 8, 2020 determined which candidates appear on the November 3 general election ballot. All the members elected will serve in the Rhode Island General Assembly .
Rhode Island House of Representatives election, 2020
Democratic gain Republican gain Democratic hold Republican hold
Summary of results
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Retiring incumbents
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Defeated incumbents
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In primary
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6 incumbent representatives (all Democrats) sought reelection but were defeated in the September 8 primary. With the exception of Walsh, the defeated were all beaten by progressive challengers who saw the incumbents as too conservative for the Democratic party.[6]
Raymond Johnston (D), District 61
Daniel P. McKiernan (D), District 7
Mario Mendez (D), District 13
Christopher Millea (D), District 16
Jose Serodio (D), District 64
Moira Walsh (D), District 3[7]
In general election
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Three incumbent representatives (two Democrats and an independent) sought reelection but were defeated in the November 3 general election. Among them was House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello , who lost to Republican Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung .
James Jackson (D), District 26
John Lyle Jr. (I), District 46
Nicholas Mattiello (D), District 15[8]
Predictions
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Detailed results
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District 1
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No other candidate filed for District 1.
District 2
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No other candidate filed for District 2.
District 3
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Democratic primary
General election
No other candidate filed for District 3.
District 4
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District 5
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District 6
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District 7
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Democratic primary
General election
No other candidate filed for District 7.
District 8
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Democratic primary
General election
No other candidate filed for District 8.
District 9
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District 10
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No other candidate filed for District 10.
District 11
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Democratic primary
General election
District 12
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Democratic primary
General election
No other candidate filed for District 12.
District 13
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Democratic primary
General election
No other candidate filed for District 13.
District 14
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No other candidate filed for District 14.
District 15
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District 16
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Democratic primary
General election
District 17
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No other candidate filed for District 17.
District 18
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No other candidate filed for District 18.
District 19
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Democratic primary
General election
District 20
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No other candidate filed for District 20.
District 21
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District 22
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District 23
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No other candidates filed for District 23.
District 24
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No other candidate filed for District 24.
District 25
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No other candidate filed for District 25.
District 26
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District 27
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Democratic primary
General election
No other candidate filed for District 27.
District 28
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District 29
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No other candidate filed for District 29.
District 30
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District 31
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No other candidate filed for District 31.
District 32
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No other candidate filed for District 32.
District 33
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No other candidate filed for District 33.
District 34
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No other candidate filed for District 34.
District 35
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Democratic primary
General election
No other candidate filed for District 35.
District 36
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No other candidate filed for District 36.
District 37
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District 38
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Democratic primary
General election
District 39
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District 40
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District 41
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Democratic primary
General election
District 42
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District 43
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Democratic primary
General election
District 44
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No other candidate filed for District 44.
District 45
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No other candidate filed for District 45.
District 46
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District 47
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No other candidate filed for District 47.
District 48
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No other candidate filed for District 48.
District 49
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District 50
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No other candidate filed for District 50.
District 51
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No other candidate filed for District 51.
District 52
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District 53
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District 54
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No other candidate filed for District 54.
District 55
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No other candidate filed for District 55.
District 56
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No other candidate filed for District 56.
District 57
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No other candidate filed for District 57.
District 58
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No other candidate filed for District 58.
District 59
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No other candidate filed for District 59.
District 60
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No other candidate filed for District 60.
District 61
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Democratic primary
General election
District 62
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No other candidate filed for District 62.
District 63
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No other candidate filed for District 63.
District 64
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Democratic primary
General election
No other candidate filed for District 64.
District 65
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No other candidate filed for District 65.
District 66
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No other candidate filed for District 66.
District 67
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No other candidate filed for District 67.
District 68
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District 69
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District 70
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General election
District 71
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Democratic primary
General election
District 72
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Democratic primary
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District 73
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No other candidate filed for District 73.
District 74
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Democratic primary
General election
No other candidate filed for District 74.
District 75
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See also
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References
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^ "Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2020" . Ballotpedia . Retrieved October 8, 2020 .
^ Daily News staff (June 12, 2020). "State Rep. Dennis Canario won't seek reelection" . Newport Daily News . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ Potter, Payton (June 29, 2020). "Rep. Jacquard Not Seeking Reelection: Report" . Patch . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ Gregg, Katherine (June 2, 2020). "Woonsocket Rep. Michael Morin won't seek reelection" . Providence Journal . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ Marrocco, Jacob (July 2, 2020). "Ucci opens up on decision not to run for reelection" . Johnston Sunrise . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ Nesi, Ted (September 10, 2020). "Progressives oust multiple incumbent lawmakers in RI primary" . WPRI . Retrieved October 1, 2020 .
^ Ahlquist, Steve; Van Horn, Sara (September 28, 2020). "Representative Moira Walsh: The exit interview" . UpriseRI . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ The Associated Press (November 3, 2020). "Republican Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung ousts House speaker in Rhode Island" . Boston.com . Retrieved November 13, 2020 .
^ "October Overview: Handicapping the 2020 State Legislature Races" . The Cook Political Report . Retrieved November 1, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 1" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 2" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 Statewide Primary – Representative in General Assembly District 3 – DEM" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 3" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 4" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 5" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 6" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 Statewide Primary – Representative in General Assembly District 7 – DEM" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 7" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 Statewide Primary – Representative in General Assembly District 8 – DEM" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 8" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 9" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 10" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 Statewide Primary – Representative in General Assembly District 11 – DEM" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 11" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 Statewide Primary – Representative in General Assembly District 12 – DEM" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 12" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 Statewide Primary – Representative in General Assembly District 13 – DEM" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 13" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 14" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 15" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 Statewide Primary – Representative in General Assembly District 16 – DEM" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved October 8, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 16" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 17" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 18" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 Statewide Primary – Representative in General Assembly District 19 – DEM" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved October 8, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 19" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 20" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 21" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 22" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 23" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 24" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 25" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 26" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 Statewide Primary – Representative in General Assembly District 27 – DEM" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 27" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 28" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 29" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 30" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 31" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 32" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 33" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 34" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 Statewide Primary – Representative in General Assembly District 35 – DEM" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved October 8, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 35" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 36" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 37" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 Statewide Primary – Representative in General Assembly District 38 – DEM" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 38" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 39" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 40" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 Statewide Primary – Representative in General Assembly District 41 – DEM" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 41" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 42" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 Statewide Primary – Representative in General Assembly District 43 – DEM" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 43" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 44" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 45" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 46" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 47" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 48" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 49" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 50" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 51" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 52" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 53" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 54" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 55" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 56" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 57" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 58" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 59" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 60" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 Statewide Primary – Representative in General Assembly District 61 – DEM" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 61" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 62" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 63" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 Statewide Primary – Representative in General Assembly District 64 – DEM" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 64" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 65" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 66" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 67" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 68" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 69" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 70" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 Statewide Primary – Representative in General Assembly District 71 – DEM" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 71" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 Statewide Primary – Representative in General Assembly District 72 – DEM" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 72" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 73" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 Statewide Primary – Representative in General Assembly District 74 – DEM" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 74" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .
^ "2020 General Election – Representative in General Assembly District 37" . Rhode Island Board of Elections . Retrieved November 12, 2020 .