Rhode Island State House District 44

Current seat holder: Gregory J. Costantino.

Gregory Costantino

Gregory Costantino is the incumbent Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 44 (Lincoln, Smithfield, Johnston) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Costantino's professional experience includes working as the vice president of operations for Venda Ravioli in Providence.

“The health and safety of our residents is at stake.” (Rhode Island General Assembly Press Release)
“The health and safety of our residents is at stake. It is unacceptable.” (Rhode Island General Assembly Press Release)
“I spent the majority of this past weekend responding to calls from constituents, witnessing first-hand the devastation and loss they have suffered from the recent flooding, they need our help and they need it now.” (Rhode Island General Assembly Press Release)

Joseph Hosey

Joseph Hosey is a Republican candidate for the Rhode Island House of Representatives in District 44 (Lincoln, Smithfield, Johnston) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Joseph Hosey earned a bachelor's degree from Providence College and additional education from the Yale School of Management. His career experience includes working as a small business owner.

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“We Rhode Islanders have higher taxes than most of the rest of the U.S.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))
“We Rhode Islanders have higher taxes than most of the rest of the U.S. Why, because we have unchecked government spending.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))
“Why, because we have unchecked government spending.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))