Kelsey Coletta

AGE: 34

OCCUPATION/PROFESSION:

Licensed Clinical Therapist/Substance Use Clinician

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree from Rhode Island College, Master of Social Work from Simmons University

HAVE YOU
PREVIOUSLY HELD ELECTED OFFICE?

No

TELL US WHY YOU’RE
RUNNING
IN 50 WORDS
OR LESS:

“I’m running because as a therapist, I’m ready to listen to Johnston and Cranston, bring your voice to the State House, and make life easier for you and your loved ones. I’ll always fight for higher wages, lower drug costs, quality senior care, and common-sense tax relief.”

Dennis Cardillo Jr.

AGE: 35
OCCUPATION/PROFESSION: Production Supervisor

EDUCATION:

URI College of Business (Bachelor’s Degree) & Harvard University Certification in Data Science

HAVE YOU
PREVIOUSLY HELD ELECTED OFFICE?

“No, however, I have in the past worked on former Congressman Jim Langevin’s Campaign from working the phone bank and setting up walking maps at his former headquarters”

TELL US WHY YOU’RE RUNNING
IN 50 WORDS OR LESS:

“I am running because I want to give the community and school systems the support it deserves and help small local businesses grow. With my ambition, I am looking to take things further working my way up to House Speaker which is representation this district has never had before.”

Edward Cardillo Jr.

AGE: 69

OCCUPATION/PROFESSION:

Retired

EDUCATION:

Cranston West High School

HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY HELD ELECTED OFFICE?

Current District 42
State Representative

TELL US WHY YOU’RE RUNNING
IN 50 WORDS OR LESS:

“I am running because it is a privilege to serve community as your State Representative. I have enjoyed my outreach in the community and personally addressing constituent concerns. I am a lifelong resident of the district and a moderate Democrat who supports transparency in government and the needs of working people.”