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Veronicka Vega

Democratic · Rhode Island · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Rhode Island House District 49, Rhode Island

Top priorities

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  • Education
  • Environment
  • Economic development
Biography

First-generation college graduate who has lived in House District 49 for over half her life, per the campaign site. Veronicka Vega of Woonsocket is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 49 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. Veronicka Vega is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Vega is a graduate of Woonsocket High School who is running for the District 49 seat, according to NRI Now, which describes the district as the most diverse in Woonsocket. Her platform emphasizes affordable housing, fully funded public education and environmental protection.

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