Meet Jay
A lifelong Rhode Island voice for Tiverton
A lifelong Rhode Islander, Jay has been involved in community service and public policy for most of his life. He was raised in Portsmouth, RI, and attended St.
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The Issues
Substance Use Policy
As a former director of Caritas, Jay has a long history of helping people with substance use disorders. In 2019, Rep Edwards was selected…
Environment
Rep Edwards is the only member of the General Assembly who is a LEED AP, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited…
Finances
Jay sponsored the Rhode Island Market Stability and Reinsurance Act, which stabilizes health insurance rates and premiums in the individual…
Proven results
A record of delivering for District 70
From the House Finance Committee to halting the Sakonnet Bridge tolls, Jay has fought for the resources and representation Tiverton deserves.
Explore Jay’s legislationTrusted by the community
Endorsements
“I am proud to once again receive the support & endorsement from NEA Rhode Island and their members. This year we were able to restore the retirement calculation back to 3 years from 5 years through H8149, my legislation which was rolled into the budget.”
“Thank you to Clean Water Action for endorsing my campaign and for working with the RI House on making Rhode Island a great place to live.”
- Rhode Island Federation of Teachers & Health Professionals
- Rhode Island State Association of Fire Fighters
- IBEW Local 99 Rhode Island
- Planned Parenthood Rhode Island
- RI Council 94 AFSCME- AFL-CIO
- Rhode Island AFL-CIO
- Rhode Island Carpenters Union Local 330
- RI & MA Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Local 51
- International Brotherhood of Police Officers
- RI Coalition Against Gun Violence
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