Richard Fascia

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Richard Fascia
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Republican Party

Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42
Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

0

Predecessor
Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Hope High School

Bachelor's

Roger Williams University, 1992

Personal
Birthplace
Providence, R.I.
Religion
Roman Catholic
Profession
Human resources manager
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Richard Fascia (Republican Party) is a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 42. He assumed office on January 7, 2025. His current term ends on January 5, 2027.

Fascia (Republican Party) ran for election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives to represent District 42. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Fascia completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Richard Fascia was born in Providence, Rhode Island. He graduated from Hope High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Roger Williams University in 1992. His career experience includes working as a police officer, fraud investigator, and human resources manager.[1][2]

Elections

2024

See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42

Richard Fascia defeated Kelsey Coletta in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Richard Fascia
Richard Fascia (R) Candidate Connection
 
54.6
 
3,901
Image of Kelsey Coletta
Kelsey Coletta (D)
 
45.1
 
3,225
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
17

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 7,143
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42

Kelsey Coletta defeated incumbent Edward Cardillo and Dennis Cardillo Jr. in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42 on September 10, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kelsey Coletta
Kelsey Coletta
 
42.5
 
538
Image of Edward Cardillo
Edward Cardillo
 
40.2
 
509
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Dennis Cardillo Jr.
 
17.3
 
219

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,266
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42

Richard Fascia advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42 on September 10, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Richard Fascia
Richard Fascia Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
379

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 379
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Endorsements

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2010

See also: Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2010

Fascia was defeated by Democrat Frank Lombardo III, in the general election on November 2, 2010. Fascia was unopposed in the September 14 Republican primary.[3]

Rhode Island State Senate, District 25
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Frank Lombardo III (D) 4753
Richard Fascia (R) 2657
Eric O'Connor (I) 1975
Alan Ross (I) 847
Raffaele Florio (I) 332
Nikhol Bentley (I) 292

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Richard Fascia completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Fascia's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I have lived in Johnston for 26 years. I'm a retired Police Officer having spent 20 years with the Providence Police Department, retiring at the rank of Sergeant. I spent 10 years working directly with the homeless of RI. I have also worked as a fraud investigator dor the Providence Housing Authority and as President of Jeopardy Management Group. For the last 19 years I have served on the Johnston Zoning Board of Review. I was appointed to the Johnston Re-districting Committee, serving as vice-chairman. At present I am the Human Resource Manager of USENTRA Security Services a regional contract security company with over 275 employees. I'm the father of two and grandfather of four.
  • I will not vote to raise taxes and will champion a reduction in runaway housing revaluations for citizens particularly the elderly.
  • I will do everything possible to control the cost of utilities. RI Energy has been able to write a blank check at the PUC and I will do everything I can to put a stop to that.
  • I will oppose State benefits and voting status for illegal aliens. The Constitution is very clear, the right to vote is for American citizens only.
The RI budget is out of control at $14.5 billion dollars and needs to be re-examined. I support Law Enforcement and expanding hiring efforts in order to re-enforce the number of Officers in the street. I am also passionate about the situation regarding the number of homless veterans in RI, as many as 350 on any given night.
My Father. Althought he died when I was seventeen, he was the hardest working man I ever knew. He enjoyed politics and was a kennedy Democrat. I think he'd be very proud that I'm running for office as a Republican, today.
The Constitution of the United State and the Bill of Rights. The Federalist Papers
Honesty, integritory, accessibility, accountability, and availability are all key. But an elected official must also be flexible in order to accomplish the goals of his constituency. Reaching across the asile is important as long as one maintains their princaples.
I believe my integrity and dedication to our Constitution as well as Constitutional Republic will make me not only successful but a role model for young people.
Represent the beliefs of the people who elect you and not your own. Accomplish goals that are in the best interests of your district for the present and the future.
That I started my life as very the child of poor mill workers (mill rats) and spent my life in public service, ultimatly becoming a member of the House of Representatives. However, I would like my epitaph to simply read, "COP"
The assassination of John F. Kennedy. I was seven.
Cutting the grass in a cemetery. It was a summer job.
Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol. I simply found it entertaining.
Santa Claus. Imagine making so many children happy all in one night.
Day Dream Believer
In recent years I have become hearing impaired. This is not a disability but more of a handicap.....you need to spot me 3 strokes.
There is no ideal relationship.
The budget.
YES
Of course.
No
I listen to all my constituents. I'm touched by all their stories. One in particular has lived here in my district for many years and had jumped through all the hurdles placed in front of her in order to become a citizen. It's not fair, that she should have so many roadblocks and be forced to shoulder the costs of tens of thousands of dollars to achieve her goal while others may get a so called "Golden Ticket" to citizenship by the Federal Government or the State.
It's an old gag called, "Who's on First"
No. Emergency powers are for the Governor, whoever that might be.
Not sure yet. I would want to introduce a bill that would have a chance to pass. After all, this is politics.
RI Right to Life, RI Foundation of Republican Women, RI Republican Conservative Caucus, MORE TO COME
Wherever I can be the most effective.
It's the peoples money and they have a right to know the details of how it's being spent.
Further research is needed.

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Richard Fascia campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42Won general$29,588 $0
Grand total$29,588 $0
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 23, 2024
    2. ↑ State of Rhode Island General Assembly, "Representative Richard Fascia," accessed March 5, 2025
    3. ↑ Unofficial results for Rhode Island state senate Republican District 25 primary, 9/14/2010

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