After six years, Rep. José Batista won’t seek reelection to Rhode Island House

By: Alexander Castro

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: June 23, 2026

Words: 607

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Providence Democratic Rep. José Batista announced Monday that he won’t seek reelection to the District 12 seat in the House of Representatives he has held since 2021.

Batista’s exit from the House comes after he was marked absent in the House journal more than any other representative this year. Of the 45 House floor sessions this year, Batista was recorded absent 18 times from Jan. 6 through May 28. Close behind Batista was fellow …

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