Rhode Island State Senate District 14
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Val Lawson Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Brian Gary CooganIndependentVal LawsonDemocratic · Incumbent8 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Val Lawson (D) 100.0
- Last election
- Val Lawson (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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- Won 4 of 4
- Years since first win
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- 8
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- Val LawsonIncumbentDemocratic
- Brian Gary CooganIndependent
Source: vote.sos.ri.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 8,936
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVal LawsonWonName as filed: Valarie J. Lawson Democratic 8,936100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,112
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVal LawsonWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Valarie J. Lawson Democratic 4,85659.9% RepublicanDavid V. Oconnell Republican 2,69733.3% IndependentNicholas Alexander Ferrara Independent 5526.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,147
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVal LawsonWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Valarie J. Lawson Democratic 8,06272.3% OtherMajor Pettaway Other 3,01727.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 680.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,867
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVal LawsonWonName as filed: Valarie J. Lawson Democratic 6,867100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,096
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel DaponteWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,79096.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3063.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,370
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel DaponteWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,370100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,436
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel DaponteWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,21897.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2182.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,986
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel DaponteWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,15464.5% RepublicanDavid Sullivan Republican 2,83235.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,395
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel DaponteWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,395100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,788
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel DaponteWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,788100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,685
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel DaponteWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,685100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,523
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel DaponteWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,523100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,992
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAram G. GarabedianWon Democratic 5,98974.9% RepublicanKimberly J. Manchester Republican 2,00325.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,513
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEleanor C. SassoWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,513100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,945
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEleanor C. SassoWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,95662.4% RepublicanSteven J. Ferdinandi Republican 2,98937.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,951
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEleanor C. SassoWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,66258.6% RepublicanSteven Voccola Republican 3,28941.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,211
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEleanor C. SassoWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,40458.7% RepublicanRoman Manchester Republican 2,35825.6% IndependentSteven Voccola Independent 1,44915.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,489
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEleanor C. SassoWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,21873.3% RepublicanJack R. Palazzo Republican 2,27126.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,973
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEleanor C. SassoWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,30270.2% RepublicanRobert A. Feole Republican 2,67129.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,930
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEleanor C. SassoWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,10064.3% RepublicanJoseph H. Deslauriers Republican 2,83035.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,639
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEleanor C. SassoWon Democratic 5,72459.4% RepublicanHerbert L. Bloom(incumbent) Republican 3,60837.4% OtherNicholas K. Mastrobuono Other 1691.8% IndependentFrank Gaglione Independent 1381.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,016
- Election day
- June 21, 1983
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 1983, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHerbert L. BloomWon Republican 1,36645.3% DemocraticEleanor C. Sasso(incumbent) Democratic 1,32243.8% IndependentCharles J. Gaglione Independent 32810.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,453
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1982)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEleanor C. SassoWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,74550.2% RepublicanA. G. Garabedian Republican 4,70849.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,493
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1982)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEleanor C. SassoWon Democratic 3,71349.5% RepublicanAlan P. Gelfuso Republican 2,89438.6% IndependentElmer H. Gardiner Independent 88611.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,341
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1982)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRaymond M. DurfeeWon(incumbent) Republican 4,66756.0% DemocraticMichael C. Caldarone Democratic 3,67444.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,928
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1982)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRaymond M. DurfeeWon(incumbent) Republican 3,86455.8% DemocraticWilliam R. Dodd Democratic 3,06444.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,836
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAntonio PicanoWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,46361.8% RepublicanFrancis Amalfitano Republican 2,50628.4% IndependentJohn C. Damico Independent 8679.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,570
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAntonio PicanoWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,59060.6% RepublicanAlan P. Gelfuso Republican 2,98039.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,897
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island Senate District 14, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAntonio PicanoWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,77460.5% RepublicanCharles J. Gaglione Republican 3,12339.5%
- 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 Senate District 14, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ri/senate/14. 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/sldu:14
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