Jake Bissaillon

Jake Bissaillon (born April 6, 1987) is an American politician and attorney serving as the State Senator for Rhode Island's First Senatorial District.

[2] During his tenure, he played a key role in responding to the city's 2011 fiscal crisis, overseeing budget analysis, tax policy, and economic stabilization efforts.

He was later promoted to Deputy Communications Director, helping to lead media strategies for the Speaker of the House Nicholas Mattiello and senior leadership.

In this role, he managed Senate operations, directed a team of over 50 employees, and coordinated legislative priorities with government agencies and stakeholders.

[5] Running in a four-way Democratic Primary that included incumbent Rhode Island State Representative Nathan Biah, Bissaillon garnered more than 50% of the vote.