Rhode Island State House District 7
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by David Morales Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28David Morales isn’t on the ballot for this seat
Christopher L IrelandRepublicanAmy J SantiagoDemocratic
Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): David Morales (D) 100.0
- Earlier results
- David Morales (Democratic) won by 63.3 points, 2022David Morales (Democratic) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
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Left column: IrelandRight column: Santiago
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 3,757
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid MoralesWon Democratic 3,757100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,655
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid MoralesWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,15481.1% IndependentChristopher L. Ireland Independent 47317.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 281.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,239
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid MoralesWon Democratic 4,06996.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1704.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,186
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel P. McKiernanWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,186100.0%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 3,757
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid MoralesWon Democratic 3,757100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,655
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid MoralesWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,15481.1% IndependentChristopher L. Ireland Independent 47317.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 281.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,239
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid MoralesWon Democratic 4,06996.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1704.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,186
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel P. McKiernanWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,186100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,151
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel P. McKiernanWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,49684.2% IndependentGrant A. Van Eck Independent 62315.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 320.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,901
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel P. McKiernanWon Democratic 2,901100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,433
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMaria E. CiminiWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,36698.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 671.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,773
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMaria E. CiminiWon Democratic 2,773100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,486
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoanne M. GianniniWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,30173.6% IndependentPatrick M. Ward Independent 1,18526.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,803
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoanne M. GianniniWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,69670.9% RepublicanJeffrey R. Szymanski Republican 1,10729.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,287
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoanne M. GianniniWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,86366.8% RepublicanJeffrey R. Szymanski Republican 1,42433.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,984
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoanne M. GianniniWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,984100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,926
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoanne M. GianniniWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,926100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,176
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoanne M. GianniniWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,67284.1% RepublicanBarry W. Kilbane Republican 50415.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,923
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoanne M. GianniniWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,923100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,791
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoanne M. GianniniWon Democratic 2,791100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,514
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick J. KennedyWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,18270.5% IndependentMicheal Sammartino Independent 1,15325.5% IndependentRichard A. Sousa Independent 1794.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,498
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElaine BucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,498100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,735
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElaine BucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,735100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,555
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElaine BucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,94554.7% OtherMichael T. Napolitano Other 1,39439.2% OtherPasco Loffredo Other 1273.6% IndependentMarion Dickervitz Independent 541.5% OtherLillian Notardonato Other 351.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,426
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElaine BucciWon Democratic 2,63076.8% IndependentArthur F. Marcaccio Independent 79623.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,696
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlbert R. ForteWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,696100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,144
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlbert R. ForteWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,29673.0% RepublicanDavid L. Mancone Republican 84827.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,481
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlbert R. ForteWon Democratic 1,92177.4% RepublicanJohn M. Mancone Republican 56022.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,196
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert R. ForteWon Democratic 2,49778.1% RepublicanJohn M. Mancone Republican 69921.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,966
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRaymond H. DestefanisWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,42881.9% RepublicanDelores D. Campopiano Republican 53818.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,764
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRaymond H. DestefanisWon Democratic 2,63970.1% RepublicanArmando Ricci Republican 1,12529.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,311
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert F. AdamoWon Democratic 2,12064.0% RepublicanJohn Landolfi Republican 1,19136.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,959
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRocco A. QuattrocchiWon Democratic 2,98275.3% RepublicanJohn Landolfi Republican 97724.7%
- 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
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The current holder, David Morales, is not on the candidate list.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Rhode Island State House District 7, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ri/house/7. 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.
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