Rhode Island State House District 65 (unopposed)

Current seat holder: Matthew S. Dawson.

Matthew Dawson

Matthew Dawson is the incumbent Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 65 (East Providence) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Dawson graduated from East Providence High School in 1986. in political science, government, and journalism from the University of Rhode Island in 1990 and a J.D.

“Animals are protected from being left unattended in a car with extreme temperatures. It’s time we give our children the same protection,” said Senator Raptakis (D-Dist. 33, Coventry, West Greenwich).” (Rhode Island General Assembly Press Release)
“It’s time we give our children the same protection,” said Senator Raptakis (D-Dist. 33, Coventry, West Greenwich).” (Rhode Island General Assembly Press Release)
“As a former prosecutor, I have witnessed some truly tragic scenes where children were left unattended in a vehicle.” (Rhode Island General Assembly Press Release)