Kevin Whalen
Kevin Whalen (Republican Party) ran for election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives to represent District 61. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Whalen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Kevin Whalen was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. He earned a bachelor's degree from Roger Williams University in 1997. His career experience includes working as a law enforcement officer.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Rhode Island House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 61
Incumbent Leonela Felix defeated Kevin Whalen in the general election for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 61 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Leonela Felix (D) | 57.3 | 3,256 | |
| Kevin Whalen (R) | 42.4 | 2,407 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 20 | ||
| Total votes: 5,683 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 61
Incumbent Leonela Felix advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 61 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Leonela Felix | 100.0 | 747 | |
| Total votes: 747 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 61
Kevin Whalen advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 61 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kevin Whalen | 100.0 | 138 | |
| Total votes: 138 | ||||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Whalen in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Kevin Whalen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Whalen's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I was raised as a Democrat, because my family believed the Democratic Party represented working families, and a long time ago, in fact, they did. But over time, I saw the the party become more progressive, radical, and harmful to our communities. They became the party of high taxes, wasteful spending, poverty, crime, blight, economic decline, backroom deals for radical special interests, and broken promises. Their policies harmed working families and retirees in Rhode Island. I then switched parties, registered as a Republican, and never looked back.
- I am running for State Representative to make Rhode Island affordable, hold the line on taxes, support our police, protect parental rights, promote common-sense policies that incentivize economic growth, and, most importantly, stop my opponent's ultra-progressive agenda.
- Unfortunately, the incumbent has proven to be one of the worst Representatives on Smith Hill, and that’s saying a lot. She supports every tax increase, wasteful spending program, and bills that weaken law enforcement and protect criminals. She is not accessible to constituents or responsive to their concerns. Her agenda does not match the needs of our district. In fact, her agenda of defunding the police, ending cash bail, and the legalization of hard drugs will make our city resemble some of the most unsafe cities in America.
The second essential principle is honesty. I will always be honest about my positions, ideas, and votes. I will publish all of my votes, and I will always be available to discuss them with constituents.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 8, 2024
