Declared safe: Most state lawmakers unopposed after filing deadline passes

By: Nolan Page

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 2,017

Last Updated: 3 days, 11 hours ago

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Almost two-thirds of lawmakers seeking reelection in the Rhode Island General Assembly were unopposed as of Wednesday’s 4 p.m. deadline to file declaration of candidacy forms for the 2026 primary and general elections.

Of the 75 members of the House of Representatives, only 22 faced potential challengers while nine were not seeking reelection.

In the upper chamber, all 38 senators filed to run for reelection. Only 13 have an opponent.

The list of candidates …

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