Rhode Island's 1st Senate district

Rhode Island's 1st Senate district is one of 38 districts in the Rhode Island Senate. It has been represented by Democrat Jake Bissaillon since December 2023.

Geography

Senate District 1 contains 13 precincts within the municipality of Providence, the state's capital and largest city.

History

In 1994, voters passed a constitutional referendum shrinking the size of the Rhode Island General Assembly, with Senate membership decreasing from 50 members to 38. The changes took effect after the 2002 redistricting cycle.

List of members

Jake Bissaillon Dec. 2023–present
Maryellen Goodwin 2005–Apr. 2023
Rhoda Perry 2003–2005
Maryellen Goodwin 1987–2003

Past election results

2004–2010

In 2004, Maryellen Goodwin was redistricted back to District 1, and the Senate was reduced from 50 to 38 members.

2002

In 2002, incumbent senator Maryellen Goodwin was redistricted to Senate District 4. Rhoda Perry, who represented District 3 until 2002, was elected from District 1.