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State Senator, 14th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state senator votes on Rhode Island laws and the state budget in the General Assembly.
Public safety
Brian Gary CooganIndependent
No documented position found.
Valarie Jean LawsonDemocrat
- Sponsored law requiring schools to keep Narcan on siteIn office
Education
Brian Gary CooganIndependent
No documented position found.
Valarie Jean LawsonDemocrat
- Secured added school aid for multilingual, special-education studentsIn office
Housing
Brian Gary CooganIndependent
No documented position found.
Valarie Jean LawsonDemocrat
- Supported a package of housing lawsIn office
Health & human services
Brian Gary CooganIndependent
No documented position found.
Valarie Jean LawsonDemocrat
- Sponsored laws against Medicare discrimination and lead poisoningIn office
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