Substantive biography and experience
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CandidateIndependent
Pedro DeSouza
U.S. House District 1
2026 Rhode Island U.S. House District 1 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Last reviewed September 15, 2026Overview
- Current race
- 2026 Rhode Island U.S. House District 1 — General Election on November 3, 2026
- Official candidacy
- U.S. House District 1 · Independent · Candidate
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VerifiedSource: Rhode Island Board of Elections and Department of State
VerifiedOfficial records: Rhode Island Board of Elections and Department of State
VerifiedSource: Rhode Island Board of Elections and Department of State
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Rhode Island Department of State — Candidate Election
11/03/2026 - STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION
Candidate: Pedro DeSouza
Office: U.S. House District 1
Party: Independent
Qualified for Ballot Placement: Yes
On Election Ballot: Yes
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Candidate ID: H6RI01161
Name: DESOUZA, PEDRO
Office: House
State: RI
District: 01
Party: INDEPENDENT
Total receipts: $0.00
Total disbursements: $0.00
Cash on hand: $0.00
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
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Sources
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- Election record
2026 Rhode Island candidate record — Pedro DeSouza
Rhode Island Board of Elections and Department of State
Open Rhode Island Board of Elections and Department of State - Official campaign contact filing
PEDRO DESOUZA FOR CONGRESS — current FEC Statement of Organization
Federal Election Commission
Open Federal Election Commission - Campaign-finance record
Pedro DeSouza — official FEC candidate totals
Federal Election Commission
Open Federal Election Commission