Enrique Sanchez
Enrique Sanchez (Democratic Party) is a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 9. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 5, 2027.
Sanchez (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives to represent District 9. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Enrique Sanchez earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from Rhode Island College in 2019. His career experience includes working as a teacher.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 9
Incumbent Enrique Sanchez won election in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 9 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Enrique Sanchez (D) | 96.3 | 2,911 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.7 | 112 | ||
| Total votes: 3,023 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 9
Incumbent Enrique Sanchez defeated Santos Javier and Anastacia Williams in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 9 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Enrique Sanchez | 53.4 | 612 | |
| Santos Javier | 26.3 | 301 | ||
| Anastacia Williams | 20.3 | 233 | ||
| Total votes: 1,146 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Lesley Bunnell (D)
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 9
Enrique Sanchez won election in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 9 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Enrique Sanchez (D) | 96.8 | 1,836 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.2 | 60 | ||
| Total votes: 1,896 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kevin Vines (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 9
Enrique Sanchez defeated incumbent Anastasia Williams and Lonnie Mangum in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 9 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Enrique Sanchez | 53.6 | 802 | |
| Anastasia Williams | 39.2 | 587 | ||
| Lonnie Mangum | 7.2 | 108 | ||
| Total votes: 1,497 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 2 to June 14.
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2023
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In 2023, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 3 to June 16.
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Noteworthy events
DUI charge (2025)
On February 3, 2025, Sanchez was arrested for driving under the influence.[2]
Sanchez was charged with drunk driving and cited for refusing a sobriety test. [3] Sanchez stated he was not intoxicated and posted on X that, "I will continue to serve as a voice for the people of this state."[4]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Rhode Island House of Representatives District 9 |
Officeholder Rhode Island House of Representatives District 9 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Rhode Island General Assembly, "Representative Enrique Sanchez," accessed March 9, 2023
- ↑ ‘'ABC6, "Rhode Island State Rep. Sanchez arrested on DUI charge," February 3, 2025
- ↑ ‘'WPRI.com, "Bodycam video shows drunk driving arrest of RI state Rep. Enrique Sanchez," February 3, 2025
- ↑ ‘’ABC6‘', "Rhode Island State Rep. Sanchez releases statement after DUI charge," February 10, 2025
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| Preceded by Anastasia Williams (D) |
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 9 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |