Washington County, Rhode Island

Rhode Island House District 31

See where Sheehan stand on housing and the budget. Names follow official Washington County election filings.

About this race

James C. Sheehan (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Rhode Island House District 31; James C. Sheehan is the sitting member, 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. The sitting officeholder, James C. Sheehan, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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James C. Sheehan

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Stop the sludge plant
Increase government transparency and input on Quonset decisions
Make Rhode Island more affordable

Biography

Earned a BA in History and German at URI and a Master's in History at Catholic University, after internships in the U.S. Senate, the Atlantic Council and the German Parliament, per the campaign site. Public high school history teacher in Rhode Island, per the campaign site. James C. Sheehan is a Democratic candidate for Rhode Island House District 31. He is a former state senator who served Senate District 36 from 2000 to 2021 and works as a teacher for the Warwick School Department, per the Rhode Island General Assembly.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Rhode Island House District 31 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Rhode Island House District 31 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James C. Sheehan. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing and the budget.

When is the Rhode Island House District 31 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 Washington County ballot?

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James C. Sheehan, full profile Official Rhode Island election office