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Melissa Devine
Melissa Devine (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives to represent District 31. Devine lost in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2022.
Devine completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Melissa Devine earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1991.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 31
Incumbent Julie Casimiro defeated Lisa Marie Leavitt in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 31 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Julie Casimiro (D) | 58.8 | 3,989 |
 | Lisa Marie Leavitt (R) | 40.9 | 2,772 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 21 | ||
| Total votes: 6,782 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 31
Incumbent Julie Casimiro defeated Melissa Devine in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 31 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Julie Casimiro | 64.8 | 1,130 |
 | Melissa Devine | 35.2 | 614 | |
| Total votes: 1,744 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 31
Lisa Marie Leavitt advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 31 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lisa Marie Leavitt | 100.0 | 403 |
| Total votes: 403 | |||
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Endorsements
To view Devine's endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Melissa Devine completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Devine's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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“Having been at the State House at hearings, and testifying on some contentious legislation, I’ve realized how important it is to stay involved,” said Devine. “There are very real implications to our daily lives with bills such as the women’s reproductive health act and on-going sensible gun legislation. Specifically, the high capacity magazine limit bill that was voted down by my legislator, was the moment that made me realize I should step into the race. There is too much at stake, and if I can be another emphatic voice for change to these existing laws, it really matters right now. I’m passionate about a number of pressing issues and am poised to defend them.”
- Sensible Gun Legislation: Gun violence and active shooter drills should not be what’s on a parent’s mind when they send their kids to school. She has already been actively involved in this advocacy with Moms Demand Action, and as a Representative will continue to work on bills that protect the rights of all kids and faculty creating a safe environment in which they can focus and thrive.
- Protection of Women’s Rights: There are major concerns about women and girls' fundamental right to control their own bodies and reproductive health care. She passionately advocated at the State House to ensure the Woman’s Reproductive Privacy Act bill was codified into Rhode Island law in 2019. As a member of the legislature, she’ll continue to fight to keep these rights in place for all women and girls.
- Environmental and Climate Issues: Rising seas, intensifying storms, and environmental toxins are already affecting everything in our state from clean air and good health to property values. Melissa knows that her neighbors are worried about these climate issues today, not just down the road. She will advocate for policies and climate legislation that make RI a healthier place to live and raise children.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Rhode Island House of Representatives District 31 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 7, 2022
