About this candidate
Democratic candidate for Senate District 17 · Lincoln, North Smithfield and North Providence.
At a glance
Burdette’s campaign describes her as a psychologist and first-generation immigrant with two decades of experience helping people navigate healthcare, housing and economic challenges.
How to read this page
Campaign statements, election returns, finance and endorsements are labeled by source and period. A challenger’s lack of a legislative record is not a score of zero.
Campaign priorities
Healthy aging
Strengthen healthcare, housing, and community supports so older adults can age with dignity.
Healthcare
Make physical and mental healthcare easier to access and afford.
Housing
Expand stable, affordable housing as a foundation for health and wellbeing.
Official campaign website ↗ · Campaign positions, not RIEP assessments.
Past electoral performance
No earlier State Senate general-election result is recorded for Burdette in RIEP’s historical dataset. The 2026 general election has not occurred.
Explore District 17 historical general-election results →District history is separate from Burdette’s individual electoral record.
Democratic primary history
Senate District 17 · Select the year or share to view this primary result.
Official Rhode Island Board of Elections returns. An uncontested 100% is the share of named-candidate votes, excluding undervotes.
Campaign finance snapshot
2026 28-days-before-election · July 1, 2026 to October 5, 2026
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Record in office
Burdette does not have a Rhode Island General Assembly service record in RIEP’s current dataset. Sponsorship counts and legislative attendance are not assigned to her.
Bills & votes
No Rhode Island General Assembly sponsored-bill or roll-call record is attributed to Burdette in this dataset. Her campaign positions appear above.
Outside ratings & scorecards
Legislative-effectiveness scores and the experimental RIEP index are not applicable to this challenger. No legislator’s record or district-level score is transferred to Burdette.
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.
Endorsements
Published endorsements from outside organizations. Select an organization to view its source.
2026 election · Senate District 17
2026 election · Senate District 17
2026 election · Senate District 17
2026 election · Senate District 17
2026 election · Senate District 17
2026 election · Senate District 17
Outside endorsements, not RIEP endorsements.
Under construction
This candidate profile is still under construction. Further election history, campaign information and digital-footprint research will be added after verification.