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2016Final results

2016 election for Rhode Island House District 26

Rhode Island House of Representatives · Rhode Island

Patricia L. Morgan (R) won with 55.2% of the vote, defeating Anthony J. Paolino (D) by 19.2 points.

Patricia L. MorganRepublican · winner · incumbent
55.2%3,192
35.9%2,079
Vincent MarzulloIndependent
8.7%504
5,785 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

EvenR+2.12010R+4.52012R+6.92014R+19.22016D+6.62018R+8.92020

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