Tina Spears

Tina L. Spears is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 36 since January 2023.

Political career

Spears was first elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2023, following the retirement of former House Minority Leader Blake Filippi. Spears defeated John Pacheco III be a margin of over 20% in the general election.
Spears serves on the House Environment and Natural Resources Committee and the House Municipal Government and Housing Committee.

Personal life

Spears is named after Tina Louise who played Ginger Grant on the television show Gilligan's Island.

Elections

2022 Spears was unopposed in the September 13, 2022 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,751 votes and won the November 8, 2022 General Election with 4,730 votes against Republican nominee John Pacheco III.