Justin K. Price

Justin K. Price (born December 29, 1964) is an American politician and is the Republican member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 39, which includes Exeter, Hopkinton, and Richmond, Rhode Island. Price took office in January 2015.[1] He lost reelection to the House in 2022, to Democrat Megan Cotter by 32 votes after a recount.[2]

Justin K. Price
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
from the 39th district
In office
January 6, 2015 – January 3, 2023
Preceded byLarry Valencia
Succeeded byMegan Cotter
Personal details
Born (1964-12-29) December 29, 1964
West Palm Beach, Florida
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceRichmond, Rhode Island
ProfessionSelf-employed Carpenter
Websitejustinpriceri.com

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. "Justin K. Price". State of Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  2. Vallee, Jason (2022-10-18). "Cotter defeats Price, wins 39th House District seat by 32 votes in recount". The Westerly Sun.
  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. 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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