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Jon Brien
2023 - Present
2027
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Jon Brien (independent) is a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 49. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 5, 2027.
Brien (independent) ran for re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives to represent District 49. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Jon Brien was born in and lives in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1993, a J.D. from New York Law School in 1997, and an M.B.A. from Suffolk University in 2001. His professional experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Brien served on these committees:
- Judiciary
- Municipal Government, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Brien served on these 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 49
Incumbent Jon Brien defeated Michael Disney in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jon Brien (Independent) | 78.2 | 2,753 |
| Michael Disney (Independent) | 20.9 | 735 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.0 | 34 | ||
| Total votes: 3,522 | |||
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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 49
Jon Brien defeated Glenn Dusablon in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jon Brien (Independent) | 50.7 | 1,270 |
| Glenn Dusablon (D) | 48.7 | 1,222 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 15 | ||
| Total votes: 2,507 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49
Glenn Dusablon defeated Alexander Kithes in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Glenn Dusablon | 57.8 | 440 | |
| Alexander Kithes | 42.2 | 321 | ||
| Total votes: 761 | |||
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2012
Brien ran for re-election in District 50 and was defeated in the Democratic primary on September 11 by Stephen M. Casey.[2][3][4]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Stephen Casey |
51.9% | 722 |
| Jon Brien Incumbent | 48.1% | 670 |
| Total Votes | 1,392 | |
2010
Brien won re-election to the 50the District seat in 2010. He defeated Roger Blais and Todd Brien in the September 14 Democratic primary election and defeated Republican Harvey Nabozny in the general election on November 2, 2010.[5][6]
| Rhode Island House District 50 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jon Brien (D)
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2116 | |||
| Harvey Nabozny (R) | 697 | |||
2008
In 2008, Brien was elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives District 50. Brien (D) finished with 3,262 votes while his opponent Harvey Nabozney (R) finished with 882.[7] Brien raised $200 for his campaign fund.[8]
| Rhode Island House of Representatives District 50 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jon Brien (D)
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3,262 | |||
| Harvey Nabozney (R) | 882 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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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 49 |
Officeholder Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ State of Rhode Island General Assembly, "Representative Jon D. Brien," accessed January 24, 2023
- ↑ Boston Globe, "Voters favor challengers in statehouse contests," September 12, 2012
- ↑ Candidates in Upcoming Elections, "Rhode Island Secretary of State," accessed July 9, 2012
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2012 primary election results," accessed November 24, 2014
- ↑ Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 primary election results," accessed November 24, 2014
- ↑ State of Rhode Island Board of Elections, "2010 Statewide General Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Rhode Island House election results, 2008," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 contributions to Jon Brien," accessed November 25, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Steven Lima (D) |
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 49 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 50 2007-2013 |
Succeeded by - |
