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Rhode Island · Rhode Island Senate District 17 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Nelly Burdette

Democratic

2026 race · Rhode Island Senate District 17

72% chance of winning · race rated Lean D

72%28%

88% chance of winning · race rated Likely D

88%12%
● Nelly Burdette● Thomas J. PaolinoINC
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