Justin_K._Price

Justin K. Price

Justin K. Price

American politician

Justin K. Price (born December 29, 1964) is an American Republican politician who served as a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 39, which includes Exeter, Hopkinton, and Richmond, Rhode Island, from 2015 to 2023. [1] He was first elected in 2014, defeating Larry Valencia, and was re-elected three times before losing in 2022 to Democrat Megan Cotter by 32 votes after a recount.[2]

Quick Facts Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 39th district, Preceded by ...

Price served on the Municipal Government and Housing, Small Business, Special Legislation, and Veterans' Affairs committees.[1]

Several Rhode Island Democrats, including Seth Magaziner, called for Price to resign after Price's refusal to wear a mask at the 2021 legislative swearing in (during the COVID-19 pandemic), and his amplification of conspiracy theories regarding the 2021 United States Capitol attack. Price claims he peacefully marched to the Capitol and that antifa was responsible for a false flag.[3][4]

References

  1. [1]
    "Justin K. Price". State of Rhode Island General Assembly. Archived from the original on 2022-11-12. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  2. [2]
    Vallee, Jason (2022-10-18). "Cotter defeats Price, wins 39th House District seat by 32 votes in recount". The Westerly Sun.
  3. [3]
    Fitzpatrick, Edward (2021-01-10). "R.I. state representative Justin Price faces calls for resignation after comments on US Capitol riot". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  4. [4]
    Sisson, Carl (2021-01-10). "Treasurer Magaziner calling for Rep. Price to resign following comments on attack at US Capitol". WPRI.com. Retrieved 2022-11-12.


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