Rhode Island State House District 5
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Anthony DeSimone Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Anthony DeSimoneDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first winBrittany Michelle KubicekIndependent
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Anthony DeSimone (D) 100.0
- Last election
- Anthony DeSimone (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: DeSimoneRight column: Kubicek
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeDeSimoneNo published score for Kubicek
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Anthony DeSimoneIncumbentDemocratic
- Brittany Michelle KubicekIndependent
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
- 3,132
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnthony DeSimoneWon Democratic 3,132100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,362
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnthony DeSimoneWon Democratic 1,88079.6% IndependentStacey Jana Capizzano Independent 46619.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,037
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarcia P. Ranglin-VassellWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,98173.8% RepublicanRonald F. Iacobbo Republican 1,02725.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 290.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,572
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarcia Ranglin-VassellWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,572100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,037
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarcia Ranglin-VassellWon Democratic 2,46060.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 96723.9% RepublicanRoland Joseph Lavallee Republican 61015.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,491
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. DeSimoneWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,491100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,518
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. DeSimoneWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,61574.3% IndependentDaniel J. Grzych Independent 88425.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,034
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. DeSimoneWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,29875.7% RepublicanMark Garofalo Republican 73624.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,752
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. DeSimoneWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,752100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,521
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. DeSimoneWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,93483.3% RepublicanRamiro Fernandez Republican 58716.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,996
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. DeSimoneWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,12978.3% RepublicanRamiro Fernandez Republican 86721.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,264
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. DeSimoneWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,69282.5% RepublicanKarl M. Poirier Republican 57217.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,077
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGordon FoxWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,68487.2% RepublicanCharles L. Smith Republican 39312.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,135
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGordon FoxWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,135100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,546
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGordon FoxWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,546100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,262
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGordon FoxWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,262100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,689
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGordon FoxWon Democratic 2,25361.1% RepublicanMichael D. Mitchell Republican 52514.2% IndependentSusan Sklar Independent 50413.7% IndependentJay Enderle Independent 40711.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,540
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticK. Nicholas TsiongasWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,540100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,029
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticK. Nicholas TsiongasWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,029100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,515
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticK. Nicholas TsiongasWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,515100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,834
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticK. Nicholas TsiongasWon Democratic 2,834100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,451
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVito A. SaritelliWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,451100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,388
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVito A. SaritelliWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,40270.9% RepublicanLarry Dub Republican 98629.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,848
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVito A. SaritelliWon Democratic 1,848100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,613
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn Joseph Nugent Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 2,93181.1% RepublicanMaenell Thomas Republican 68218.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,287
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn Joseph Nugent Jr.Won Democratic 1,86156.6% RepublicanGrant Dale Dulgarian Republican 1,42643.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,104
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernard C. GladstoneWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,57462.7% RepublicanGrant Dale Dulgarian Republican 1,53037.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,554
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernard C. GladstoneWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,37566.8% RepublicanGrant D. Dulgarian Republican 1,17933.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,297
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernard C. GladstoneWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,04470.8% RepublicanLionel P. Spencer Republican 1,25329.2%
- 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 5, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ri/house/5. Retrieved October 30, 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:5
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