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David Tikoian

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David Tikoian is a Democratic candidate for Rhode Island State Senate District 22 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

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Background

David Tikoian lives in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Tikoian graduated from Smithfield High School in 1986. He earned an associate degree

from the Community College of Rhode Island in 1988, a B.S. in business administration from Bryant University in 1990, and graduated from the Rhode Island State Police Academy in 1992. His career experience includes working for the State Police, rising to the rank of Major/chief administrative officer; as chief of the North Providence Police Department, and as director of transmission and distribution and deputy general manager for the Providence Water Supply Board.[1] Tikoian served on the Smithfield Town Council from 2020 to 2022.[2]

Associates:
Community College of Rhode Island, 1988
Bachelor's:
Bryant University, 1990
High school:
Smithfield High School, 1986

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On the 2026 ballot

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