In the Democratic primary, McGaw defeated Tiverton Town Councilor John Edwards by a whopping 60%.

In the general election, McGaw faced Republican Little Compton attorney Amy Veri, and won.

[6] In 2022, McGaw fended off an Independent challenger, Kobe Taylor, in the general election for the House seat.

[7][8] In May 2023, McGaw introduced a bill which would make human composting (scientifically known as "natural organic reduction") legal in the state, serving as alternatives to burial and cremation.

[9] In late May, the Rhode Island House of Representatives approved legislation sponsored by McGaw which would require health insurers to cover the costs of epinephrine injectors, known as EpiPens.