Leonela Felix
Leonela Felix (Democratic Party) is a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 61. She assumed office on January 5, 2021. Her current term ends on January 5, 2027.
Felix (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives to represent District 61. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Felix completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Leonela Felix was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and has lived in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Felix graduated from Charles E. Shea High School in 2005. She earned an associate degree from the Community College of Rhode Island in 2011, degrees in justice studies and sociology from Rhode Island College in 2013, and a J.D. in 2018. Felix's career experience includes working as the ethics education coordinator in the legal department of the City of Providence and as the policy director with Progreso Latino.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Felix was assigned to the following committees:
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 61
Incumbent Leonela Felix defeated Kevin Whalen in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 61 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Leonela Felix (D) | 57.3 | 3,256 | |
| Kevin Whalen (R) | 42.4 | 2,407 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 20 | ||
| Total votes: 5,683 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 61
Incumbent Leonela Felix advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 61 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Leonela Felix | 100.0 | 747 | |
| Total votes: 747 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 61
Kevin Whalen advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 61 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kevin Whalen | 100.0 | 138 | |
| Total votes: 138 | ||||
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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 61
Incumbent Leonela Felix defeated Richard Karsulavitch in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 61 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Leonela Felix (D) | 61.5 | 2,202 | |
| Richard Karsulavitch (R) | 38.4 | 1,373 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 3,580 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 61
Incumbent Leonela Felix advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 61 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Leonela Felix | 100.0 | 1,049 | |
| Total votes: 1,049 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 61
Richard Karsulavitch advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 61 on September 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Richard Karsulavitch | 100.0 | 155 | |
| Total votes: 155 | ||||
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2020
See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 61
Leonela Felix defeated Robert Wheeler in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 61 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Leonela Felix (D) | 63.8 | 3,500 | |
| Robert Wheeler (R) | 36.0 | 1,973 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 12 | ||
| Total votes: 5,485 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 61
Leonela Felix defeated incumbent Raymond Johnston Jr. in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 61 on September 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Leonela Felix | 58.6 | 988 | |
| Raymond Johnston Jr. | 41.4 | 697 | ||
| Total votes: 1,685 | ||||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Robert Wheeler advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 61.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Leonela Felix completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Felix's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Fighting for Working Families: As a longtime resident of Pawtucket and your State Representative, I’m dedicated to advocating for working families, ensuring fair wages, affordable healthcare, and safe neighborhoods. I understand the challenges our community faces, and I’m committed to creating opportunities for everyone to thrive.
- A Strong Voice for Our Community: I’m passionate about raising the voices of our community at the State House. My background as a public school graduate and a child of immigrants shapes my commitment to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to succeed in a stronger, healthier Rhode Island.
- Building on Legislative Success: I’ve successfully passed laws that protect homeowners, increase funding for public schools, and ensure domestic workers receive fair wages. My focus remains on advancing economic policies that support local businesses, improve our schools, and invest in the professional development of teachers.
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2022
Leonela Felix did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Leonela Felix did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
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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2022
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In 2022, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 4 to June 23.
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2021
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In 2021, the Rhode Island State Legislature was in session from January 5 to July 1.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Rhode Island House of Representatives District 61 |
Officeholder Rhode Island House of Representatives District 61 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ State of Rhode Island General Assembly, "Representative Leonela Felix Biography," accessed March 26, 2021
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 10, 2024
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| Preceded by Raymond Johnston Jr. (D) |
Rhode Island House of Representatives District 61 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |