Cherie Cruz
Cherie Cruz (Democratic Party) is a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 58. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 5, 2027.
Cruz (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives to represent District 58. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Cherie Cruz was born in and lives in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Cruz earned an associate degree in liberal arts from the Community College of Rhode Island in 2006, a bachelor's degree in education in 2009, and a master’s in urban education policy in 2010, both from Brown University. Her career experience includes working as a program supervisor for an early childhood development program, as a coordinator for the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families, and as a youth mentoring program coordinator for the Parents Support Network of Rhode Island.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 58
Incumbent Cherie Cruz won election in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 58 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Cherie Cruz (D) | 96.1 | 3,108 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.9 | 126 | ||
| Total votes: 3,234 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 58
Incumbent Cherie Cruz defeated Elizabeth Moreira in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 58 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cherie Cruz | 60.0 | 547 |
| Elizabeth Moreira | 40.0 | 364 | ||
| Total votes: 911 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 58
Cherie Cruz won election in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 58 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cherie Cruz (D) | 95.3 | 1,647 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 4.7 | 82 | ||
| Total votes: 1,729 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 58
Cherie Cruz defeated Maribel Echeverry-McLaughlin, George Hovarth, and Matt Carvalho in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 58 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cherie Cruz | 33.2 | 368 |
| Maribel Echeverry-McLaughlin | 29.3 | 325 | ||
| George Hovarth | 29.1 | 323 | ||
| Matt Carvalho | 8.5 | 94 | ||
| Total votes: 1,110 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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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
External links
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Candidate Rhode Island House of Representatives District 58 |
Officeholder Rhode Island House of Representatives District 58 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Carlos Tobon (D) |
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 58 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
