Providence County, Rhode Island

Rhode Island House District 44

See where Costantino and Hosey stand on housing, taxes and the budget. Names follow official Providence County election filings.

About this race

Gregory Costantino (Democratic), Joseph Hosey (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Rhode Island House District 44; Gregory Costantino, Joseph Hosey are sitting members, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the September 9 primary results. Source: the Department of State's declared-candidates report and the Board of Elections' September 9, 2026 primary results (official results).

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. Sitting officeholders on the ballot: Gregory Costantino, Joseph Hosey.

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Gregory Costantino

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

Gregory Costantino of Lincoln is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 44 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. Gregory Costantino is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Costantino graduated from La Salle Academy in 1978 and attended Providence College before entering public service, according to his official General Assembly biography. He has represented District 44, covering Lincoln, Smithfield and Johnston, since first being elected in November 2012. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Joseph Hosey

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Lower taxes
Affordability
Accountability

Biography

Providence College graduate, Lincoln resident and Rhode Island small business owner with 30 years of senior leadership experience in major U.S. corporations, per the campaign site. Joseph Hosey of Lincoln is the Republican candidate for Rhode Island House District 44 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. Joseph Hosey is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Rhode Island House District 44 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Rhode Island House District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gregory Costantino and Joseph Hosey. Candidate information follows official Providence County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, taxes and the budget.

When is the Rhode Island House District 44 election in Rhode Island?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Rhode Island are on the Rhode Island election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Providence County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Providence County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Gregory Costantino, full profile Joseph Hosey, full profile Official Rhode Island election office