Rhode Island State House District 42
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Dick Fascia Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Dick FasciaRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first winEdward William StravatoDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Dick Fascia (R) 54.7, Kelsey K. Coletta (D) 45.3
- Last election
- Dick Fascia (Republican) won by 9.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: FasciaRight column: Stravato
- Years since first win
- 2
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- Edward William StravatoDemocratic
- Dick FasciaIncumbentRepublican
Source: vote.sos.ri.gov, dated Oct 28
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Official results for Rhode Island
History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 7,126
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDick FasciaWonName as filed: Richard R. Fascia Republican 3,90154.7% DemocraticKelsey K. Coletta Democratic 3,22545.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,071
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward T. Cardillo Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 2,65052.3% RepublicanHarold K. Borders Jr. Republican 2,40247.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,929
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward T. Cardillo Jr.Won Democratic 3,51450.7% RepublicanFrank T. Ricci Republican 3,39949.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,144
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen R. UcciWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,144100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,092
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen R. UcciWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,91196.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1813.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,747
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen R. UcciWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,747100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,882
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen R. UcciWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,79098.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 921.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,068
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen R. UcciWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,068100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,821
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen R. UcciWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,821100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,979
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen R. UcciWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,979100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,127
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen R. UcciWon Democratic 4,42672.2% RepublicanDiane Giarrusso Republican 1,70127.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,718
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary CerraWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,718100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,999
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen J. AndersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,999100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,888
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen J. AndersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,21676.7% RepublicanBernard L. Lefoley Republican 67223.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,763
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen J. AndersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,763100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,456
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen J. AndersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,456100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,028
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen J. AndersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,34758.3% RepublicanMatthew R. Miller Republican 1,68141.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,530
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen J. AndersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,94055.0% RepublicanLeo R. Blais Republican 1,59045.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,858
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen J. AndersonWon Democratic 2,04152.9% RepublicanLeo R. Blais Republican 1,81747.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,970
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrancis H. ShermanWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,94165.3% RepublicanPatricia A. Kiper Republican 1,02934.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,838
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrancis H. ShermanWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,70070.3% RepublicanEdward N. Smallman Republican 1,13829.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,278
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrancis H. ShermanWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,278100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,179
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrancis H. ShermanWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,06473.3% RepublicanLeo D. Blais Republican 1,11526.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,899
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrancis H. ShermanWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,11172.8% RepublicanLeo D. Blais Republican 78827.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,152
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrancis H. ShermanWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,76866.7% RepublicanP. Francis Theroux Republican 1,38433.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,064
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrancis H. ShermanWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,30575.2% RepublicanCharles W. LaPointe Republican 75924.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,201
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam J. McElroyWon Republican 2,28854.5% DemocraticCharles R. Healey Sr.(incumbent) Democratic 1,91345.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,499
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles R. Healey Sr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 1,96856.2% RepublicanHarold E. Beaudoin Republican 1,53143.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,832
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles R. Healey Sr.Won Democratic 2,12655.5% RepublicanHarold E. Beaudoin Republican 1,70644.5%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Rhode Island State House District 42, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ri/house/42. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ri/sldl:42
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026