Deborah A. Fellela

Deborah A. Fellela of Johnston is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Rhode Island Department of State's declared-candidates report and the Board of Elections' September 9, 2026 primary results. Deborah A. Fellela is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Fellela worked in education for nearly three decades, retiring in July 2020 after 28 years with the Providence School Department, according to her official General Assembly biography. She has represented District 43 since November 2006 and is Senior Deputy Majority Leader. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.