Mario Mendez (politician)

Mario Mendez (born June 21, 1989) is a former member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 13th district. Elected in November 2018, he assumed office on January 1, 2019.

Mario Mendez
Member of the
Rhode Island House of Representatives
from the 13th district
In office
January 1, 2019 – January 5, 2021
Preceded byRamon Perez
Succeeded byRamon Perez
Personal details
Born (1989-06-21) June 21, 1989 (age 34)
Political partyDemocratic
EducationRhode Island College (BA)

Background edit

Mendez was raised in Johnston, Rhode Island. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhode Island College.[1] Mendez was elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in November 2018 and assumed office on January 1, 2019.[2] In his 2020 re-election campaign, Mendez lost the Democratic primary to Ramon Perez, who had previously represented the district from 2017 to 2018.[3][4]

References edit

  1. ^ "State of Rhode Island General Assembly". State of Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  2. ^ Ahlquist, Steve (2018-06-19). "Mario Méndez is running for House District 13". Uprise RI. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  3. ^ "Mario Mendez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  4. ^ "Ramon Perez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-10-08.