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Kellie Keenan

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U.S. House District 1

2026 Rhode Island U.S. House District 1 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Overview

Current race
2026 Rhode Island U.S. House District 1 — General Election on November 3, 2026
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Official candidacy
U.S. House District 1 · Republican · Candidate
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Rhode Island Department of State — Candidate Election

09/09/2026 - STATEWIDE PRIMARY

Candidate: Kellie Keenan

Office: U.S. House District 1

Party: Republican

Qualified for Ballot Placement: Yes

Official result name: Kellie Keenan

Complete unofficial primary result: 7155 votes; apparent party nominee pending certification

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Experience

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About Kellie:

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Born and raised in Boston, I’m a third-generation Irish American, the youngest of three girls, and now a mother to three daughters. I grew up in the same home my mother was raised in, alongside my parents, my two sisters, and my grandparents. It was a house full of stories, strong opinions, and a deep sense of pride in where we came from.

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Born and raised in Boston, I’m a third-generation Irish American, the youngest of three girls, and now a mother to three daughters. I grew up in the same home my mother was raised in, alongside my parents, my two sisters, and my grandparents. It was a house full of stories, strong opinions, and a deep sense of pride in where we came from.

"I’m running because I believe the American dream is still worth fighting for — freedom, opportunity, and the ability to build a better life."

Source-published biography

My career began at the nation’s first community health center, where I saw firsthand how essential local care teams are to the health of our communities—and how deeply policy decisions shape that care. What started at the front desk grew into a career in public health operations, with experience in clinical research and various leadership roles across multiple types of care, including medical, behavioral health, dental, and clinical research.

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My career began at the nation’s first community health center, where I saw firsthand how essential local care teams are to the health of our communities—and how deeply policy decisions shape that care. What started at the front desk grew into a career in public health operations, with experience in clinical research and various leadership roles across multiple types of care, including medical, behavioral health, dental, and clinical research.

Positions and priorities

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Taxes, economy, workers, and affordability

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Provide tax relief for working families and seniors

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Provide tax relief for working families and seniors

Housing and homeownership

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Make housing more affordable and accessible — with policies that actually work for local communities

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Make housing more affordable and accessible — with policies that actually work for local communities

Taxes, economy, workers, and affordability

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Cut red tape so businesses can invest in local communities

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Cut red tape so businesses can invest in local communities

Taxes, economy, workers, and affordability

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Support local marine trades, fishing, and small businesses

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Support local marine trades, fishing, and small businesses

Health care

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Invest in our Community Health Centers — empower them to lead American healthcare forward.

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Invest in our Community Health Centers — empower them to lead American healthcare forward.

Education and schools

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Support standardized testing & prioritize real academic outcomes with federal funding.

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Support standardized testing & prioritize real academic outcomes with federal funding.

National security, foreign policy, and veterans

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Create pathways for local businesses to support veterans directly

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Create pathways for local businesses to support veterans directly

Taxes, economy, workers, and affordability

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Lower everyday costs for Rhode Island families

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Lower everyday costs for Rhode Island families

Taxes, economy, workers, and affordability

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Protect generational wealth and long-term family stability

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Protect generational wealth and long-term family stability

Energy, environment, and coastal resilience

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Lower energy costs for Rhode Island families

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Lower energy costs for Rhode Island families

Energy, environment, and coastal resilience

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Increase transparency and accountability for ratepayers

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Increase transparency and accountability for ratepayers

Energy, environment, and coastal resilience

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Diversify our energy mix for long-term stability

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Diversify our energy mix for long-term stability

Energy, environment, and coastal resilience

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Explore next-generation nuclear as part of a balanced energy future

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Explore next-generation nuclear as part of a balanced energy future

Taxes, economy, workers, and affordability

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Support small businesses and entrepreneurs

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Support small businesses and entrepreneurs

Education and workforce development

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Expand workforce training tied to real opportunities

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Expand workforce training tied to real opportunities

Taxes, economy, workers, and affordability

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Strengthen pathways to good-paying jobs

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Strengthen pathways to good-paying jobs

Taxes, economy, workers, and affordability

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Eliminate wasteful government spending

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Eliminate wasteful government spending

Taxes, economy, workers, and affordability

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Crack down on fraud and misuse of taxpayer dollars

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Crack down on fraud and misuse of taxpayer dollars

Democracy, ethics, and accountability

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Increase transparency and accountability

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Increase transparency and accountability

Families and social services

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Ensure resources reach families and communities

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Ensure resources reach families and communities

Taxes, economy, workers, and affordability

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Build on what’s already working in Rhode Island’s ocean economy

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Build on what’s already working in Rhode Island’s ocean economy

Taxes, economy, workers, and affordability

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Expand job opportunities tied to ocean-based industries

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Expand job opportunities tied to ocean-based industries

Energy, environment, and coastal resilience

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Protect our coastline while encouraging responsible growth

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Protect our coastline while encouraging responsible growth

Health care

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Expand pathways for doctors and healthcare professionals

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Expand pathways for doctors and healthcare professionals

Health care

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Reduce administrative burdens on providers

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Reduce administrative burdens on providers

Health care

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Improve access to care across Rhode Island

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Improve access to care across Rhode Island

Health care

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Keep healthcare focused on patients, not bureaucracy

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Keep healthcare focused on patients, not bureaucracy

Education and schools

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Strengthen civics and financial literacy

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Strengthen civics and financial literacy

Education and schools

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Support school choice and homeschooling options

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Support school choice and homeschooling options

Education and schools

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Ensure transparency for parents and communities

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Ensure transparency for parents and communities

Civil rights and individual freedom

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Parental Bill of Rights

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Parental Bill of Rights

Education and schools

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Opt-in policies for non-core curriculum

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Opt-in policies for non-core curriculum

Education and schools

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Full curriculum transparency

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Full curriculum transparency

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Give parents a stronger voice in decisions

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Give parents a stronger voice in decisions

Families and social services

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Reduce unnecessary child removals

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Reduce unnecessary child removals

Families and social services

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Prioritize family placement

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Prioritize family placement

Families and social services

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Strengthen in-home support services

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Strengthen in-home support services

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Increase accountability and transparency

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Increase accountability and transparency

National security, foreign policy, and veterans

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Cut red tape so veterans can access benefits faster

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Cut red tape so veterans can access benefits faster

Taxes, economy, workers, and affordability

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Expand leadership and workforce programs

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Expand leadership and workforce programs

Public safety and criminal justice

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Develop community and campus-based safety roles

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Develop community and campus-based safety roles

Public safety and criminal justice

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Strengthen public safety

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Strengthen public safety

Immigration and border policy

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Strong and secure borders

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Strong and secure borders

Taxes, economy, workers, and affordability

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Focused on lowering costs, strengthening communities, and making Rhode Island a better place to live

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Focused on lowering costs, strengthening communities, and making Rhode Island a better place to live

Civil rights and individual freedom

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Protect constitutional rights

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Protect constitutional rights

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Expand opportunity across communities

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Expand opportunity across communities

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Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$10,335.25
Total disbursements
$9,152.25
Cash on hand
$1,183.00
Committee debt
$8,100.00
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Candidate ID: H6RI01153

Name: KEENAN, KELLIE ELEANOR

Office: House

State: RI

District: 01

Party: REPUBLICAN PARTY

Coverage start: 2026-04-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $10335.25

Total disbursements: $9152.25

Cash on hand: $1183.00

Debts owed by committee: $8100.00

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Research boundary

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Rhode Island candidate record — Kellie Keenan

    Rhode Island Board of Elections and Department of State

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  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    Kellie Keenan — candidate-owned primary source 1

    Kellie Keenan campaign

    Open Kellie Keenan campaign
  3. Candidate-owned primary source

    Kellie Keenan — candidate-owned primary source 2

    Kellie Keenan campaign

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    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  4. Candidate-owned primary source

    Kellie Keenan — candidate-owned primary source 3

    Kellie Keenan campaign

    Open Kellie Keenan campaign
  5. Official campaign contact filing

    KELLIE KEENAN FOR CONGRESS RI — current FEC Statement of Organization

    Federal Election Commission

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  6. Campaign-finance record

    Kellie Keenan — official FEC candidate totals

    Federal Election Commission

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