Robert Quattrocchi

Robert Quattrocchi is an American politician.[1] He serves as a Republican member for the 41st district of the Rhode Island House of Representatives.[2][3]

Robert Quattrocchi
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
from the 41st district
Assumed office
2017
Preceded byMichael Marcello
Personal details
Political partyRepublican

In 2016, Quattrocchi was elected for the 41st district of the Rhode Island House of Representatives,[2][4] succeeding Michael Marcello. Quattrocchi assumed office in 2017, and was re-elected in 2018, 2020, and 2022.[2]

In 2023, Quattrocchi was removed from his position on the House State Government & Elections Committee by Speaker Joe Shekarchi after asking Democratic Representative Rebecca Kislak if she was a "pedophile" during a debate over equity impact statements.[5] Kislak, a lesbian, is one of only two openly LGBTQ+ members serving in the House, along with Shekarchi, a gay man.[5]

References
  1. Panu, Kayla (October 7, 2020). "Carosi, Quattrocchi square off in House District 41". The Valley Breeze. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
  2. "Robert Quattrocchi". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
  3. "Representative Robert Quattrocchi". Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
  4. "Rhode Island 41st District State House Results: Robert Quattrocchi Wins". The New York Times. August 1, 2017. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
  5. Edward Fitzpatrick (March 24, 2023). "LGBTQ advocates praise removal of R.I. legislator from House committee". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2024-03-19.


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