Rhode Island's 1st Senate district is one of 38 districts in the Rhode Island Senate. It has been represented by Democrat Jake Bissaillon since December 2023.
Geography
Senate District 1 contains 13 precincts within the municipality of Providence, the state's capital and largest city.
History In 1994, voters passed a constitutional referendum shrinking the size of the Rhode Island General Assembly, with Senate membership decreasing from 50 members to 38. The changes took effect after the 2002 redistricting cycle.
List of members Jake Bissaillon (Democratic) Dec. 2023–present Maryellen Goodwin (Democratic) 2005–Apr. 2023 (died) Rhoda Perry (Democratic) 2003–2005 (redistricted) Maryellen Goodwin (Democratic) 1987–2003 (redistricted)
Past election results Federal and statewide results Year Office Results 2022Governor McKee 74.9 – 22.0%2020President Biden 77.3 – 20.4%Senate Reed 82.4 – 17.3% 2018Senate Whitehouse 81.2 – 18.4%Governor Raimondo 72.4 – 18.6% 2016President Clinton 75.2 – 19.1% 2012President Obama 82.2 – 17.8%
2022–present
2012–2020
2004–2010
In 2004, Maryellen Goodwin was redistricted back to District 1, and the Senate was reduced from 50 to 38 members.
2002 In 2002, incumbent senator Maryellen Goodwin was redistricted to Senate District 4. Rhoda Perry, who represented District 3 until 2002, was elected from District 1.
Until 2000
See also Rhode Island's 2nd Senate district Rhode Island's 17th Senate district References