Rhode Island State Senate District 28
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Lammis Vargas Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Lammis VargasDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Lammis Vargas (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Lammis VargasIncumbentDemocratic
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
- 9,242
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLammis VargasWon Democratic 9,242100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,835
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoshua MillerWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,48094.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3555.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,794
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoshua MillerWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,26070.0% OtherRobert A. Schattle Other 3,47229.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 620.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,781
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoshua MillerWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,781100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,813
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoshua MillerWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,47396.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3403.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,996
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoshua MillerWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,996100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,321
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoshua MillerWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,11969.0% RepublicanRobert J. Clarkin Republican 3,18130.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 210.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,571
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoshua MillerWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,84356.5% RepublicanDonald A. Normandin Republican 2,58930.2% IndependentDeloris R. Issler Independent 1,13913.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,358
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoshua MillerWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,36664.8% RepublicanRobert J. Clarkin Republican 3,99235.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,048
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoshua MillerWon Democratic 7,74477.1% RepublicanIvan G. Marte Republican 2,30422.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,816
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElizabeth RobertsWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,39668.4% RepublicanJoseph C. Castellone Republican 3,42031.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,971
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElizabeth RobertsWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,37171.0% RepublicanCharles J. Nevola Republican 2,60029.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,958
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph M. PolisenaWon Democratic 7,958100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,283
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam P. Tocco Jr.Won Democratic 5,42565.5% RepublicanRobert R. Larrivee Republican 2,85834.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,590
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph M. PolisenaWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,22072.4% RepublicanMichael C. Cerullo Jr. Republican 2,37027.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,272
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph M. PolisenaWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,94971.9% RepublicanRobert R. Larrivee Republican 2,32328.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,170
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph M. PolisenaWon Democratic 6,16475.5% IndependentDomenic Perillo Independent 1,35116.5% IndependentCynthia E. Skovron Independent 6558.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,756
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGregory AcciardoWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,756100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,514
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGregory AcciardoWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,83756.8% RepublicanVilma Zanni Republican 3,67743.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,955
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGregory AcciardoWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,21260.6% RepublicanWilliam C. Northup Jr. Republican 2,74339.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,670
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGregory AcciardoWon Democratic 4,43951.2% RepublicanVilma Zanni(incumbent) Republican 4,23148.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,622
- Election day
- June 21, 1983
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1983, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVilma ZanniWon Republican 2,24462.0% DemocraticThomas A. Diluglio(incumbent) Democratic 1,37838.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,358
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1982)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas A. DiluglioWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,39064.5% RepublicanJames S. Hogan Republican 2,96835.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,145
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1982)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas A. DiluglioWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,145100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,058
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1982)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas A. DiluglioWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,82672.3% RepublicanDomenic Perillo Republican 2,23227.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,561
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1982)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas A. DiluglioWon Democratic 4,49968.6% RepublicanRonald J. Perillo Republican 2,06231.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,426
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlbert A. CappelliWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,65262.6% RepublicanRobert R. Larrivee Republican 2,77437.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,326
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlbert A. CappelliWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,15865.7% RepublicanRobert R. Larrivee Republican 2,16834.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,662
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island Senate District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlbert A. CappelliWon Democratic 4,09161.4% RepublicanCarl F. DeLuca Republican 2,57138.6%
- 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 Senate District 28, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ri/senate/28. 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/sldu:28
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026