2020Final results
2020 election for Rhode Island House District 53
Rhode Island House of Representatives · Rhode Island
Bernard A. Hawkins (D) won with 50.5% of the vote, defeating Brian J. Rea (R) by 1.3 points.
Bernard A. HawkinsDemocrat · winner · incumbent
50.5%3,481
Brian J. ReaRepublican
49.2%3,392
6,890 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 10:09 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2020
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 10:09 AM ET