Rhode Island House District 49

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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.

Jon D. Brien of Woonsocket is the Independent 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. Brien is an attorney who owns Brien Law Group Inc. and previously served as vice president of the Woonsocket City Council from 2016 to 2020, according to his official General Assembly biography. He was first elected to District 49 in November 2022 and had previously served in the House representing District 50 from 2007 to 2012. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.