Rhode Island State House District 55
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Doc Corvese Democratic (on the 2026 ballot: Arthur J Corvese) · Member list as of Oct 28
Arthur J CorveseDemocratic24 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Arthur J. Corvese (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Arthur J CorveseDemocratic
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
- 5,771
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur J. CorveseWon Democratic 5,771100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,075
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur J. CorveseWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,86694.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2095.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,077
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur J. CorveseWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,87296.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2053.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,378
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur J. CorveseWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,378100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,259
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur J. CorveseWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,08596.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1743.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,803
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur J. CorveseWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,803100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,332
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur J. CorveseWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,20897.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1242.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,168
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur J. CorveseWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,168100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,363
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur J. CorveseWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,363100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,208
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur J. CorveseWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,208100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,233
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur J. CorveseWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,233100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,276
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur J. CorveseWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,276100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,424
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary CerraWon Democratic 3,424100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,016
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlfred Russo Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 3,016100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,108
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlfred Russo Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 2,41558.8% IndependentEdward T. Cardillo Jr. Independent 92322.5% RepublicanRobert R. Larrivee Republican 77018.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,548
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlfred Russo Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 2,548100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,901
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlfred Russo Jr.Won Democratic 2,88774.0% IndependentBrian Blamires Independent 1,01426.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,812
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. VannerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,812100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,872
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. VannerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,872100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,308
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. VannerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,28469.0% RepublicanJohn S. Giuliano Republican 1,02431.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,044
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. VannerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,68966.5% RepublicanJoseph Carlino Republican 1,35533.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,818
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. VannerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,818100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,969
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. VannerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,77169.8% RepublicanDomenic Perillo Republican 1,19830.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,329
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. VannerWon Democratic 2,329100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,950
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAdam B. MacariWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,04177.0% RepublicanShirley L. Buckley Republican 90923.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,392
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAdam B. MacariWon Democratic 2,30568.0% RepublicanDebra A. Larrivee Republican 83124.5% IndependentThomas Acciardo Independent 2567.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,055
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAngelo G. RossiWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,51061.9% RepublicanRobert J. Duva Republican 1,54538.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,595
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAngelo G. RossiWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,23462.1% RepublicanOrlando Buonanno Republican 1,36137.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,535
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAngelo G. RossiWon Democratic 2,50971.0% RepublicanRobert R. Larrivee Republican 1,02629.0%
- 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 55, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ri/house/55. 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:55
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