Brian Rea
Brian Rea (Republican Party) was a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 53. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. He left office on January 7, 2025.
Rea (Republican Party) ran for election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives to represent District 53. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Brian Rea was born in Rhode Island and lives in Smithfield. Rea graduated from Johnston High School. His career experience includes working as a facilities director for a Rhode Island state charter corporation and as a business owner.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
Brian Rea did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 53
Brian Rea defeated incumbent Bernard Hawkins in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 53 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Brian Rea (R) | 50.5 | 2,503 |
| Bernard Hawkins (D) | 49.3 | 2,445 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 10 | ||
| Total votes: 4,958 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 53
Incumbent Bernard Hawkins advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 53 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bernard Hawkins | 100.0 | 1,029 | |
| Total votes: 1,029 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 53
Brian Rea advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 53 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Rea | 100.0 | 341 |
| Total votes: 341 | |||
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2020
See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 53
Incumbent Bernard Hawkins defeated Brian Rea in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 53 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bernard Hawkins (D) | 50.5 | 3,481 | |
| Brian Rea (R) | 49.2 | 3,392 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 17 | ||
| Total votes: 6,890 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 53
Incumbent Bernard Hawkins advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 53 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bernard Hawkins | 100.0 | 710 | |
| Total votes: 710 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 53
Brian Rea advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 53 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Rea | 100.0 | 34 |
| Total votes: 34 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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2024
In 2024, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 2 to June 14.
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2023
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In 2023, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 3 to June 16.
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Bernard Hawkins (D) |
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 53 2023-2025 |
Succeeded by Paul Santucci (R) |
