MATT McCOY
Democrat for State Representative · District 31
Navy Veteran · Town Councilman · Gun-Safety Champion

Already fighting for North Kingstown and Exeter.

Twenty years in the U.S. Navy and statewide leadership for Rhode Island's veterans. Balanced the town budget four times without raising taxes, fought for and won new schools and police and fire stations, and voted NO on the Quonset sludge plant. Matt McCoy is running for State Representative to keep delivering for our towns.

Matt McCoy standing beside the North Kingstown flag at the Rhode Island State House
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Primary Election — Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Early voting Aug 20 – Sep 8 · Register by Aug 10 · Mail-ballot deadline Aug 19
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A real record of results

Stopping the sludge plant

Matt voted NO on the sludge facility at Quonset — the only candidate in this race who was in the room and on the record. Now he's working with our state senators, whose moratorium has it stopped, to end it for good.

Protecting our veterans

Twenty years in the Navy. Statewide VFW leadership, from State Adjutant to Senior Vice Commander. And a new state law Matt championed that protects Rhode Island veterans from predatory claim sharks.

Keeping our town safe

A Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate who fought for Rhode Island's landmark gun-safety laws — and a councilman who delivered new police, fire, and EMS stations, vehicles, and equipment here at home.

Making life affordable

Four balanced budgets without raising taxes. Jobs and revenue brought to Quonset that pay for our schools and services. Fought to update tax exemptions for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities.

A life of dedication to service.

The Navy brought Matt to Newport as a young sailor; Rhode Island gave him his career and his wife, Deborah. After twenty years in uniform, they came home to North Kingstown, raised two NKHS graduates, and never stopped serving — the VFW, Moms Demand Action, the Town Council.

“Honor, courage, and commitment.”
— the Navy’s core values, and Matt’s

Meet Matt

Navy family portrait: Matt in dress uniform with Deborah and their son
Photos in uniform do not imply endorsement by the U.S. Navy or Department of Defense.

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