2016Final results
2016 election for Rhode Island House District 21
Rhode Island House of Representatives · Rhode Island
Camille F. Vella-Wilkinson (D) won with 44.4% of the vote, defeating Michael W. Penta (R) by 9.3 points.
Camille F. Vella-WilkinsonDemocrat · winner
44.4%2,758
Michael W. PentaRepublican
35.1%2,179
Michael L. UnderwoodIndependent
17.1%1,064
Andrew C. KnuttonIndependent
2.8%171
Write-ins and other votesOther party
0.6%35
6,207 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
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The candidates
Camille F. Vella-Wilkinson (D)Michael W. Penta (R)Michael L. Underwood (I)
Also on the ballot: Andrew C. Knutton (Independent), 2.8%