Arthur Handy
Rhode Island State Representative, District 18 since 2002. Ran in 13 elections between 2002 and 2024, winning 13. Re-elected in 2026. Next on the ballot in 2028.
- In office
- 24 yrs
- Since 2002
- Bills became law
- 29
- 257 sponsored, 2025–2026 session
- Votes missed
- 6.9%
- Chamber median 6.6%
- With party
- 100%
- On votes splitting the parties
- Last margin
- +45.7
- Won 2026
- Next election
- 2028
- Nov 7, 2028
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET
Committees
As of 2026-10.
- Innovation, Internet and Technology · first vice chair
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Health and Human Services
- Oversight
Source: Open States committeesUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET
Legislation
Became law Jun 2026
Became law Jun 2026
Became law Jun 2026
Became law Jun 2026
Source: Open States billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:22 PM ET
Voting record
Where Handy sits in the Rhode Island House of Representatives
Handy is closer to the center than 0% of the chamber's Democrats.
Closest: Jennifer Boylan, Rebecca Kislak, Marvin Abney
Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 5:01 PM ET
With Handy’s party
- Votes with the chamber's Democrats100%
Black tick: the average of Democrats in the Rhode Island House of Representatives.
Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships
Key votes
Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: Handy’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Democrats.
| Date | Bill | Handy | Dem. majority | Rep. majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | SB 2575: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 48–8 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | HB 7538: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY HEALTHCARE… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 54–14 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | SB 2570: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY HEALTHCARE… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 53–14 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | SR 3368: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RHODE ISLAND'S… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 60–9 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | SB 3370: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 51–5 |
Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls
Career
Offices held, and every time Handy was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Elections
Margin against the seat’s presidential baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year.
| Year | Race | Result | Margin | Seat | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 18 | Won | D+45.7 | D+6.4 | +39.3 |
| 2024 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 18 | Won | — | D+6.4 | — |
| 2022 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 18 | Won | — | D+41.7 | — |
| 2020 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 18 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2018 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 18 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2016 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 18 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2014 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 18 | Won | D+31.4 | — | — |
| 2014 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 18 (primary) | Won | — | — | — |
| 2012 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 18 | Won | D+42.1 | — | — |
| 2010 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 18 | Won | D+30.1 | — | — |
| 2008 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 18 | Won | D+38.3 | — | — |
| 2006 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 18 | Won | D+48.3 | — | — |
| 2004 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 18 | Won | D+15.5 | — | — |
| 2002 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 18 | Won | D+13.1 | — | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Rhode Island Board of Elections (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Campaign money, 2025–26
- Raised
- $20.2K
- Spent
- $4.7K
- Cash
- $24.8K
Source: Rhode Island Board of Elections filings through Oct 26, 2026Updated Oct 31, 2026, 7:18 PM ET
Campaign committees
Open committees can still raise and spend money.
| ARTHUR HANDY State | Active |
Source: Rhode Island Board of Elections filings through Oct 26, 2026Updated Oct 31, 2026, 7:18 PM ET
Seats Handy has held
- Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 18 · since 2002
Source: 99chambers results archive
Who Handy has run against
- Jessica Gomes (R) · 2026 election, won
- Donald R. Gendron (R) · 2014 election, won
- Richard S. Nordlund (R) · 2010 election, won
- Robert J. Clarkin (R) · 2004 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Rhode Island Board of Elections (unofficial)
How we know Handy
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Open States ocd-person/6d4c7be7-4e68-4aa1-9262-81995fcc231e
- Wikidata Q16196973
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET