Nelly Evelyn Burdette
Candidate for State Senator, 17th District
Background
- Occupation
- Clinical health psychologist
- Lives in
- Lincoln
- Campaign website
- electnelly.com
A clinical health psychologist and healthcare leader, she was born in Ukraine and raised in Texas. She is a cancer survivor, has owned small businesses, and is making her first run for office.
Documented positions
Housing
Supports housing stability as a community priority
ReportOur Focus: Nelly Burdette for RI Senate District 17Campaign website · Friends of Nelly Burdette · electnelly.com
“Nelly believes stronger communities start with housing stability.”
Economy & jobs
Supports helping small businesses facing rising costs
ReportOur Focus: Nelly Burdette for RI Senate District 17Campaign website · Friends of Nelly Burdette · electnelly.com
“believes Rhode Island should be a place where small businesses can not only survive but also thrive”
Health & human services
Supports access to affordable primary care
ReportMeet Dr Nelly BurdetteCampaign website · Friends of Nelly Burdette · electnelly.com
“Access to affordable primary care”
Supports more healthcare, housing and support for older residents
ReportOur Focus: Nelly Burdette for RI Senate District 17Campaign website · Friends of Nelly Burdette · electnelly.com
“That means strengthening healthcare access, housing options, and community support for older residents.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Nelly Evelyn Burdette on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Candidate Search: November 3, 2026 General Election (candidates on the election ballot)
Election filing · Rhode Island Department of State, Elections Division · vote.sos.ri.gov
- Candidate Search: November 3, 2026 General Election (candidates on the election ballot) (Providence County offices and districts)
Election filing · Rhode Island Department of State, Elections Division · vote.sos.ri.gov
- Meet Dr Nelly Burdette
Campaign website · Friends of Nelly Burdette · electnelly.com
- Our Focus: Nelly Burdette for RI Senate District 17
Campaign website · Friends of Nelly Burdette · electnelly.com
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