Hanna M. Gallo
Rhode Island State Senator, District 27 since 1998. Ran in 15 elections between 1998 and 2024, winning 15. Re-elected in 2026. Next on the ballot in 2028.
- In office
- 28 yrs
- Since 1998
- Bills became law
- 69
- 336 sponsored, 2025–2026 session
- Votes missed
- 1.9%
- Chamber median 1.8%
- With party
- 100%
- On votes splitting the parties
- Last margin
- +90.1
- 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.
- Education · chair
- Commerce
- Rules, Government Ethics and 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
Became law Jun 2026
Source: Open States billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:22 PM ET
Voting record
Where Gallo sits in the Rhode Island State Senate
Gallo is closer to the center than 58% of the chamber's Democrats.
Closest: Jake Bissaillon, Matt LaMountain, Lou DiPalma
Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 5:01 PM ET
With Gallo’s party
- Votes with the chamber's Democrats100%
Black tick: the average of Democrats in the Rhode Island State Senate.
Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships
Key votes
Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: Gallo’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Democrats.
| Date | Bill | Gallo | Dem. majority | Rep. majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | HB 7654: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 33–4 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | HB 8005: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed 35–2 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | HB 7030: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HEALTHCARE WORKER PLATFORM ACT | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed 35–3 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | HB 7020: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 29–9 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | HB 8400: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- QUONSET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 29–9 |
Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls
Career
Offices held, and every time Gallo 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 State Senate, District 27 | Won | D+90.1 | D+5.8 | +84.3 |
| 2024 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 27 | Won | — | D+5.8 | — |
| 2022 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 27 | Won | — | D+8.7 | — |
| 2020 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 27 | Won | D+15.0 | — | — |
| 2018 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 27 | Won | D+21.1 | — | — |
| 2016 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 27 | Won | D+11.4 | — | — |
| 2014 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 27 | Won | D+22.0 | — | — |
| 2014 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 27 (primary) | Won | — | — | — |
| 2012 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 27 | Won | D+13.1 | — | — |
| 2010 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 27 | Won | D+22.0 | — | — |
| 2008 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 27 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2006 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 27 | Won | D+31.3 | — | — |
| 2004 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 27 | Won | D+9.8 | — | — |
| 2002 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 27 | Won | D+33.6 | — | — |
| 2000 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 12 | Won | D+40.3 | — | — |
| 1998 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 12 | Won | D+28.4 | — | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Rhode Island Board of Elections (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Campaign money, 2025–26
- Raised
- $141.1K
- Spent
- $43.1K
- Cash
- $215.5K
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.
| HANNA M GALLO State | Active |
Source: Rhode Island Board of Elections filings through Oct 26, 2026Updated Oct 31, 2026, 7:18 PM ET
Seats Gallo has held
- Rhode Island State Senate, District 27 · since 2002
- Rhode Island State Senate, District 12 · since 1998
Source: 99chambers results archive
Who Gallo has run against
- Write-in (I) · 2026 election, won
- Pat V. Cortellessa (R) · 2020 election, won
- Jonathan J. Keith (R) · 2018 election, won
- Sara E. Sweeney (R) · 2014 election, won
- Aram G. Garabedian (I) · 2012 election, won
- Eileen G. Grossman (R) · 2010 election, won
- Robert B. Lancia (R) · 2006 election, won
- Charles L. Rossi (R) · 2004 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Rhode Island Board of Elections (unofficial)
How we know Gallo
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Open States ocd-person/75750ad6-0bec-4d81-8561-85036c0d99df
- Wikidata Q16187077
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET