Rhode Island State House District 15

Current seat holder: Christopher G. Paplauskas.

Colleen Crudele

Colleen Crudele is a Democratic candidate for the Rhode Island House of Representatives in District 15 (Cranston) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Colleen Crudele qualified on the Rhode Island Department of State candidate list for District 15 covering Cranston.

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“Whether clients choose litigation or mediation, we are dedicated to addressing your needs in a positive, collaborative manner that resolves conflict, avoids court intervention whenever possible, and helps families restructure their relationship to benefit all members during and after the divorce.” (Campaign website)
“We provide alternative dispute resolution services, helping to resolve disputes through negotiation and private and court appointed mediation.” (Campaign website)
“We provide alternative dispute resolution services, helping to resolve disputes through negotiation and private and court appointed mediation. Our expert legal assistance and vast legal experience will resolve your case fairly and on a final basis so you can move on with life.” (Campaign website)

Chris Paplauskas

Chris Paplauskas is the incumbent Republican member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 15 (Cranston) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Chris Paplauskas was born in Providence, Rhode Island . Prior to his election as a state representative, he served on the Cranston City Council.

“Our recent experience in Cranston showed clearly that we need an alert program that is tailored to the specific needs of adults with more serious disabilities in our community who rely on caregivers in their daily lives,” said Senator Patalano (D-Dist. 26, Cranston), who is a major in the Cranston Police Department.” (Rhode Island General Assembly Press Release)

Allan Fung

Allan Fung is a Independent candidate for the Rhode Island House of Representatives in District 15 (Cranston) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Fung was elected as mayor of Cranston in 2008. He previously served as a city-wide councilman from 2003 to 2007.

“Maximizing Federal Funds for Entrepreneurs: We’ll include state matching funds in the budget for the Center for Women & Enterprise and Veteran’s Business Outreach Center, in order to leverage and maximize federal dollars.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
“Maximizing Federal Funds for Entrepreneurs: We’ll include state matching funds in the budget for the Center for Women & Enterprise and Veteran’s Business Outreach Center, in order to leverage and maximize federal dollars. This will help to increase technical assistance for emerging small businesses.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
“This will help to increase technical assistance for emerging small businesses. Common Sense Limitations for Tax Liabilities We’ll institute a 10-year statute on the ability of the state to collect back tax liabilities.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))