Leonela Felix

Leonela Felix (born October 4, 1987) is an American politician and lawyer who is the state representative in the Rhode Island House of Representatives for the 61st district. A member of the Democratic Party, she won election in the 2020 elections, primarying incumbent Democrat Raymond Johnston, and beating Republican Robert Wheeler in the general election.[2] A progressive, Felix primaried Johnston with the support of the Working Families Party.[3]

Leonela Felix
Member of the
Rhode Island House of Representatives
from the 61st district
Assumed office
January 5, 2021
Preceded byRaymond Johnston
Personal details
BornOctober 4, 1987 (age 33)
Political partyDemocratic Party
EducationCommunity College of Rhode Island[1]
Alma materNew England School of Law[1]

References

  1. Ahlquist, Steve (August 27, 2020). "An interview with House District 61 challenger Leonela Felix". Uprise RI. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  2. "Leonela Felix". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  3. Rock, Julia (October 26, 2020). "Progressive Democrats Sweep Rhode Island". The Nation. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
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