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2016Final results

2016 election for Rhode Island House District 15

Rhode Island House of Representatives · Rhode Island

Nicholas A. Mattiello (D) won with 49.1% of the vote, defeating Steven Frias (R) by 1.2 points.

Nicholas A. MattielloDemocrat · winner · incumbent
49.1%3,611
Steven FriasRepublican
48.0%3,526
2.7%202
7,348 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016

Races before and after

EvenD+22.52008D+12.22010D+16.02012D+1.22016D+5.02018R+17.52020

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET

The candidates