Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung

Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung is an American politician from the state of Rhode Island. A Republican, she is a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives for District 15.

Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung
Fenton-Fung in 2016
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
from the 15th district
Assumed office
January 5, 2021
Preceded byNicholas Mattiello
Personal details
Born
Barbara Ann Fenton
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2016)​

Fenton-Fung was born in Newport, Rhode Island, and was raised in Middletown. She graduated from Middletown High School in 1998 and Northeastern University,[1] where she was valedictorian of the Bouvé College of Health Sciences. She earned a master's degree in physical therapy from Northeastern University and works at Rhode Island Hospital.[2][3] She became involved in Republican Party politics, becoming the president of the Rhode Island Young Republicans.[4][5] She is earned a master's degree in Digital Media Management from Arkansas State University and obtained a certificate in emergency management from Auburn University.[2]

In the 2020 elections, Fenton-Fung ran for the District 15 seat in the Rhode Island House of Representatives against Nicholas Mattiello, the speaker of the state house.[1][6] She defeated Mattiello by 18 points in the general election, and became the first Rhode Islander to defeat a sitting Speaker in 114 years. She is also the first woman to ever represent the district.[7]

Fenton-Fung met Allan Fung at the 2012 Republican National Convention. They married at St. Mary's Church in Newport, Rhode Island, in 2016.[8]

References
  1. Katherine Gregg (February 24, 2020). "Middletown native Fenton-Fung to challenge Mattiello in Cranston House district - News - The Newport Daily News". Newport, RI. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  2. https://www.providencejournal.com/news/20200224/fenton-fung-to-challenge-mattiello-in-cranston-house-district
  3. https://thepublicsradio.org/article/five-things-to-know-about-the-clash-between-speaker-mattiello-barbara-ann-fenton-fung
  4. Meg Fraser (May 30, 2013). "Rhody Young Republicans break the mold". Johnston Sun Rise. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  5. https://www.997wpro.com/2013/04/22/news-one-woman-aims-to-change-the-face-of-ris-young-republicans/
  6. "Political Scene: Mattiello v. Fenton-Fung a House race with implications that go beyond Cranston". Providencejournal.com. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  7. Associated, The (November 3, 2020). "Republican Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung ousts House speaker in Rhode Island". Boston.com. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  8. Kennedy, Meri R. "Wedding day nears for Fenton, Fung | Cranston Herald". Cranstononline.com. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
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