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Candidate profile under construction · Data last reviewed October 5, 2026
Rhode Island Senate · District 33

James P Pierson

Republican · Challenger · Coventry, West Greenwich

2026 candidate
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About this candidate

Republican candidate for Senate District 33 · Coventry, West Greenwich.

At a glance

Pierson’s campaign biography describes his twelve years on the Coventry School Committee, including service as chairman. He is seeking election to the State Senate.

How to read this page

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Campaign priorities

Affordable Energy

Reform the 2021 climate law and take other measures to lower energy costs.

Local Zoning Control and Smart Growth

Protect neighborhoods while streamlining responsible development.

Excellent Schools

Eliminate unfunded mandates and focus resources on student success.

Safe Communities and Constitutional Rights

Protect lawful gun owners while targeting violent criminals and illegal firearms.

Grow Rhode Island's Economy

Reduce regulatory burdens and strengthen the workforce pipeline.

Campaign response submitted directly to RIEP. · Campaign positions, not RIEP assessments.

Past electoral performance

Districtwide State Senate general-election returns. Select a year to view RIEP’s results map. The 2026 general election has not occurred.

2024
Runner-up · 6,133 votesDistrictwide general election
41.5%
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District history is separate from this candidate’s individual electoral record.

Republican primary history

Senate District 33 · Select a year or vote share to view this primary result.

2026
Advanced · 901 votesUncontested Republican primary · Official results
100%
2024
Advanced · 425 votesUncontested Republican primary · Official results
100.0%

Official Rhode Island Board of Elections returns. An uncontested 100% is the share of named-candidate votes, excluding undervotes. Additional earlier years are under construction.

Campaign finance snapshot

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

$3,441.40Net cash receipts
$1,091.91Spent during period
$2,355.88Cash at period end
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Record in office

General Assembly record not applicable · Senate challenger

This candidate does not have a Rhode Island General Assembly service record in RIEP’s current dataset. General Assembly sponsorship counts and legislative attendance are not assigned. Prior municipal service is described above.

Bills & votes

No Rhode Island General Assembly sponsored-bill or roll-call record is attributed to this candidate in this dataset. Campaign positions appear above.

Outside ratings & scorecards

Legislative-effectiveness scores and the experimental RIEP index are not applicable to this Senate challenger. No incumbent’s record or district-level score is transferred to this candidate.

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

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Under construction

This candidate profile is still under construction. Further election history, campaign information and digital-footprint research will be added after verification.