Arthur Handy
Arthur Handy is the incumbent Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 18 (Cranston) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. in Marine Affairs from the University of Miami in 1990. His professional experience includes working as the Sustainable Rhode Island Coordinator for The Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living and as Director of Communications and Advocacy for the American Lung Association.
“By following the successful model of main street programs across the nation, we can support our downtown communities and allow them to grow into the powerhouses we know they can be.”
(Rhode Island General Assembly Press Release) “By following the successful model of main street programs across the nation, we can support our downtown communities and allow them to grow into the powerhouses we know they can be. From Westerly to Woonsocket to my home district in the city of Pawtucket, investing in our communities always pays off.”
(Rhode Island General Assembly Press Release)Jessica Gomes
Jessica Gomes is a Republican candidate for the Rhode Island House of Representatives in District 18 (Cranston) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Jessica Gomes qualified on the Rhode Island Department of State candidate list for District 18 covering Cranston.
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“A Stronger Cranston Built on Community I’m Jessica Gomes, and I’m running for Cranston to build a stronger, safer, and more affordable city for all of us.”
(Campaign website) “A Stronger Cranston Built on Community I’m Jessica Gomes, and I’m running for Cranston to build a stronger, safer, and more affordable city for all of us. Together, we can move Cranston forward.”
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