Nicholas Delmenico

In 2016, Nicholas Delmenico jumped head-first into Rhode Island politics when, at 32, he ran for State Representative. As the only primary challenger to the incumbent in the last 14 years, Nicholas lacked political experience, name recognition, and the backing of the state party machine. He earned 45% of the vote. This time we’ll win.

Both of Nicholas’ parents grew up in and still live in the district today. Growing up, Nicholas’ mother would raise him and his sister during the day before working long nights. Many families in our district share a similar story. It’s one of the many reasons why Nicholas is committed to building an economy for the middle class – not corporate interests. From a young age, Nicholas’ father taught him the value of a good education, hoping his son would have the chance to go to college – an opportunity he never had for himself. With encouragement from his father, Nicholas graduated with honors from Coventry High School and received a full scholarship to the University of Rhode Island.

Now, Nicholas works for a small, minority-owned marketing agency in Johnston. Every day, Nicholas sees the challenges presented by our unfair tax system and business climate. As State Representative, he hopes to end corporate welfare and create a leveled playing field for small businesses and working families.

A graduate of Leadership Rhode Island (‘14) and a 2014 Providence Business News 40 Under 40 award recipient, Nicholas is running a people-powered campaign to take back your voice from special interests and ethically bankrupt leadership.