Representative Liana Cassar will not be running for re-election.

The Barrington resident is in her second term serving as the District 66 Representative (Barrington/Riverside). 

“I am grateful to have had the honor and privilege to represent the constituents of Barrington and Riverside in the General Assembly since 2019,” she wrote in a statement. “However, the demanding legislative schedule does not leave me able to fully honor my commitments to the House, along with my commitments to my career and my family.”

Rep. Cassar said her work at the RI Statehouse has provided her with a better understanding of the challenges involved in shaping government and policy that serves “the wide-ranging needs of our diverse population.”

“I have been inspired by the many thoughtful and hard-working people inside and outside of the Statehouse who come together in our lively experiment to meet those challenges and keep our state moving forward.

“When my current term is complete at the end of this year, I will miss the daily collaboration with my legislative colleagues and the many advocates and members of the public alongside whom I’ve worked these four years. Be assured that I will remain a strong voice advocating for my community as well as for justice and equity in Rhode Island.”