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Edward Cardillo
Edward Cardillo (Democratic Party) was a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 42. He assumed office on January 5, 2021. He left office on January 7, 2025.
Cardillo (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives to represent District 42. He lost in the Democratic primary on September 10, 2024.
Biography
Edward Cardillo lives in Johnston, Rhode Island. Cardillo graduated from Cranston High School West in 1973. His career experience includes working as a mechanic.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Cardillo was assigned to the following committees:
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 42
Richard Fascia defeated Kelsey Coletta in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Richard Fascia (R)  | 54.6 | 3,901 |
 | Kelsey Coletta (D) | 45.1 | 3,225 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 17 | ||
| Total votes: 7,143 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42
Kelsey Coletta defeated incumbent Edward Cardillo and Dennis Cardillo Jr. in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kelsey Coletta | 42.5 | 538 |
 | Edward Cardillo | 40.2 | 509 | |
| Dennis Cardillo Jr. | 17.3 | 219 | ||
| Total votes: 1,266 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42
Richard Fascia advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Richard Fascia | 100.0 | 379 |
| Total votes: 379 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Cardillo in this election.
2022
See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42
Incumbent Edward Cardillo defeated Harold Borders Jr in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Edward Cardillo (D) | 52.3 | 2,650 |
| Harold Borders Jr (R) | 47.4 | 2,402 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 19 | ||
| Total votes: 5,071 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42
Incumbent Edward Cardillo defeated Kelsey Coletta and Dennis Cardillo Jr. in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Edward Cardillo | 41.4 | 642 |
| Kelsey Coletta | 36.0 | 559 | |
| Dennis Cardillo Jr. | 22.6 | 351 | ||
| Total votes: 1,552 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42
Harold Borders Jr advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Harold Borders Jr | 100.0 | 279 | |
| Total votes: 279 | |||
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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 42
Edward Cardillo defeated Frank Ricci in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Edward Cardillo (D) | 50.7 | 3,514 |
 | Frank Ricci (R) | 49.1 | 3,399 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 16 | ||
| Total votes: 6,929 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42
Edward Cardillo advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Edward Cardillo | 100.0 | 708 |
| Total votes: 708 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Stephen Ucci (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42
Frank Ricci advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank Ricci | 100.0 | 235 |
| Total votes: 235 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
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2022
Edward Cardillo did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Edward Cardillo did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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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2022
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In 2022, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 23.
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2021
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In 2021, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 5 to July 1.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Stephen Ucci (D) |
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42 2021-2025 |
Succeeded by Richard Fascia (R) |
