Rhode Island State House District 49
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jon Brien Independent · Member list as of Oct 28
Jon BrienIndependent · Incumbent4 years since first winVeronicka Nicole VegaDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Jon Brien (I) 78.9, Michael Disney (I) 21.1
- Last election
- Jon Brien (Independent) won by 57.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: BrienRight column: Vega
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeBrienNo published score for Vega
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Veronicka Nicole VegaDemocratic
- Jon BrienIncumbentIndependent
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
- 3,488
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share IndependentJon BrienWon Independent 2,75378.9% IndependentMichael Disney Independent 73521.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,507
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share IndependentJon BrienWon Independent 1,27050.7% DemocraticGlenn F. Dusablon Democratic 1,22248.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 150.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,393
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteven J. LimaWon Democratic 2,15563.5% OtherVincent J. Bono Other 1,21935.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,191
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael A. MorinWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,191100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,740
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael A. MorinWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,67597.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 652.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,573
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael A. MorinWon Democratic 1,573100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,164
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLisa BaldellihuntWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,60082.2% IndependentMichael E. Moniz Independent 51316.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 511.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,046
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLisa BaldellihuntWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,046100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,786
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLisa BaldellihuntWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,786100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,503
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLisa BaldellihuntWon Democratic 2,503100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,173
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid E. LarocheWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,37074.7% RepublicanMichael E. Moniz Republican 80325.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,474
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid E. LarocheWon Democratic 1,59464.4% IndependentRoger G. Jalette Sr. Independent 88035.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,590
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn Patrick Shanley Jr.Won Democratic 3,15768.8% RepublicanRobert B. Votava Republican 1,43331.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,909
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeona A. KelleyWon(incumbent) Republican 2,22556.9% DemocraticJohn Patrick Shanley Jr. Democratic 1,68443.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,420
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeona A. KelleyWon(incumbent) Republican 2,35953.4% DemocraticJohn Barrett Democratic 2,06146.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,931
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeona A. KelleyWon(incumbent) Republican 2,931100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,509
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeona A. KelleyWon(incumbent) Republican 2,48255.0% DemocraticJohn M. Rose Democratic 2,02745.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,370
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeona A. KelleyWon(incumbent) Republican 2,54858.3% DemocraticDavid E. Kehoe Democratic 1,82241.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,780
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeona A. KelleyWon(incumbent) Republican 2,48251.9% DemocraticAnthony J. Fiore Democratic 2,29848.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,560
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeona A. KelleyWon(incumbent) Republican 2,560100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,406
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeona A. KelleyWon Republican 2,46856.0% DemocraticRichard T. McGannon Democratic 1,93844.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,572
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn D. HamiltonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,48769.6% RepublicanFrank E. Sequeira Republican 1,08530.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,400
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn D. HamiltonWon Democratic 2,64260.0% RepublicanRonald W. Tefft Republican 1,75840.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,012
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph H. ScottWon(incumbent) Republican 1,52750.7% DemocraticJohn D. Hamilton Democratic 1,48549.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,513
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph H. ScottWon Republican 1,89854.0% DemocraticClement J. Doyle(incumbent) Democratic 1,61546.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,416
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClement J. DoyleWon Democratic 1,11546.1% RepublicanVincent J. Siravo Republican 1,07944.7% IndependentWilliam I. Morgan Independent 2229.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,788
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames V. AukermanWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,788100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,924
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames V. AukermanWon Democratic 2,13573.0% RepublicanCameron S. Gardner Jr. Republican 78927.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,153
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph P. RoseWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,58850.4% RepublicanRussell D. Kenyon Republican 1,56549.6%
- 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 49, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ri/house/49. 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:49
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026