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Candidate profile under construction · Data last reviewed October 6, 2026
Rhode Island House · District 23

Dana James Traversie

Republican · Candidate · Warwick

2026 candidate
Portrait of Dana James Traversie

Portrait: Official campaign website ↗

About this candidate

Republican candidate for House District 23 · Warwick.

At a glance

Candidate in the 2026 general election. Campaign statements and public records are labeled by source and reporting period.

How to read this page

A candidate without a General Assembly service record is not assigned a legislative score of zero.

Official campaign website ↗

Campaign priorities

Small business

Reduce barriers facing small businesses and improve the state's business climate.

Manufacturing jobs

Use reshoring opportunities to grow well-paying manufacturing jobs.

Technology jobs

Attract semiconductor and cybersecurity employers to Rhode Island.

Affordability

Address the high costs of fuel, groceries, and everyday goods.

Education and parental rights

Support parental rights, school choice, and school safety.

Environment and energy

Seek changes to the Act on Climate and explore alternatives to large wind and solar projects.

Government spending and accountability

Reduce spending and state debt, oppose corporate subsidies, and address waste, fraud, and duplication.

Official campaign website · Official campaign issues page. Campaign positions, not RIEP assessments.

Past electoral performance

2022
Runner-up · 2,278 votesDistrictwide general election
40.0%

District history and other candidates’ results are separate from this candidate’s individual record.

Primary history

2026
417 votesUncontested Republican primary · Official results
100%

Rhode Island Board of Elections ↗. Official 2026 results updated September 15, 2026. Earlier primary years are under construction.

Campaign finance snapshot

2026 28-days-before-election · July 1, 2026 to October 5, 2026

$7,975.59Total receipts
$633.25Spent during period
$35,364.56Cash at period end
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Record in office

General Assembly record not applicable · Candidate

No Rhode Island General Assembly service record is attributed to this candidate in RIEP’s dataset. Legislative sponsorship, attendance and committee roles are not assigned.

Bills & votes

No General Assembly sponsored-bill or roll-call record is attributed to this candidate. Campaign positions are shown above.

Outside ratings & scorecards

CEL legislative-effectiveness scores, the RIEP legislative progress index and W-NOMINATE voting positions require a legislative record. They are not applicable to this candidate, and no incumbent’s or district-level score is transferred here.

League of Women Voters · 2026 voter guide

The supplied October 2026 South County guide covers selected Chariho-area races. This candidate is not included in that regional guide.

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Endorsements

Published endorsements from outside organizations. Select an organization to view its source.

League of Rhode Island Businesses ↗

2026 election · House District 23

Outside endorsements, not RIEP endorsements.

Under construction

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