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David Tikoian
DState Senator · District 22
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Rhode Island Senate District 22
Biography
David Tikoian is a Democratic state senator from Rhode Island who has represented District 22 since 2023 and is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2]
David Tikoian lives in Smithfield, graduated from Smithfield High School in 1986, and earned an associate degree from the Community College of Rhode Island in 1988 and a B.S. in business administration from Bryant University in 1990.[1] He graduated from the Rhode Island State Police Academy in 1992.[1]
Tikoian's career included service with the State Police, rising to the rank of major and chief administrative officer, followed by a period as chief of the North Providence Police Department and work as director of transmission and distribution and deputy general manager for the Providence Water Supply Board.[1] He served on the Smithfield Town Council from 2020 to 2022, and took office in the State Senate on January 3, 2023, succeeding Steve Archambault.[1]
- 1.David Tikoian · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
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Rhode Island Senate District 22
David Tikoian is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Rhode Island Senate District 22 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
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