State Representative José Batista will not seek reelection this fall.
The District 12 Democrat says serving his constituents since November of 2020 has been one of the greatest honors of his life.
He says while he is not seeking reelection, he looks forward to doubling down on his law practice in order to advance the same values he fought for at the State House.
He plans to focus on protecting civil rights, making the legal system more accessible to those who speak English as a second language and supporting local youth sports, small businesses, and education.
(Photo: Rhode Island General Assembly)