Rhode Island Rep. Cortvriend to run for re-election

PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island House Representative Terri-Denise Cortvriend (D) announced Tuesday that she will run for re-election for a fourth term representing Middletown and Portsmouth in the General Assembly.

Representing House District 72 and first elected in 2018, Cortvriend serves on the Environment and Natural Resource and House Finance committees and is the second vice chair of the Small Business Committee.

She is also vice chair of House Short-Term Rental Study Commission and led the 2021 Legislative Commission on Shoreline Access.

Cortvriend is also a founder of the Aquidneck Island Climate Caucus and has sponsored legislation to ban harmful chemicals from food packaging and consumer goods.

“My work at the State House is far from over. There are still many challenges facing Rhode Island, and I am committed to continuing to fight for the solutions that will make a positive difference in the lives of our residents,” said Rep. Cortvriend.