Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung

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Allan Fung
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Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung
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Fenton-Fung in 2016
Member of the Rhode IslandHouseofRepresentatives
from the 15th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 5, 2021
Education Northeastern University (BS, MS)
Arkansas State University (MS)

Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung (born December 10, 1980) [1] is an American politician serving as a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives for the 15th district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 5, 2021.

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Early life and education

Fenton-Fung was born in Newport, Rhode Island, and was raised in Middletown. She graduated from Middletown High School in 1998 and Northeastern University, [2] where she was valedictorian of the Bouvé College of Health Sciences. She later earned a Master of Science in physical therapy from Northeastern University. Fenton-Fung has also earned a master's degree in digital media management from Arkansas State University and obtained a certificate in emergency management from Auburn University. [3]

Career

After earning her master's degree in physical therapy, Fenton-Fung joined Rhode Island Hospital. [3] [4] She later became involved in Republican Party politics and was president of the Rhode Island Young Republicans. [5] [6]

In the 2020 elections, Fenton-Fung ran for the District 15 seat in the Rhode Island House of Representatives against Nicholas Mattiello, the speaker of the state house. [2] [7] She defeated Mattiello by 18 points in the general election, and became the first Rhode Islander to defeat a sitting Speaker in 114 years. She is also the first woman to ever represent the district. [8]

In the 2022 election, Fenton-Fung was challenged in the Republican primary. She was victorious over Suzanne Downing, winning over 92% of the vote. Fenton-Fung was unopposed in the general election.

In January 2024, Fenton-Fung ran in the Cranston mayoral race with intention to primary Republican incumbent Kenneth Hopkins. [9] Hopkins ultimately won the nomination. [10]

Personal life

Fenton-Fung met Allan Fung at the 2012 Republican National Convention. They married at St. Mary's Church in Newport, Rhode Island, in 2016. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "Representative Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung". www.rilegislature.gov. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
  2. 1 2 Katherine Gregg (February 24, 2020). "Middletown native Fenton-Fung to challenge Mattiello in Cranston House district – News – The Newport Daily News". Newport, RI. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  3. 1 2 Anderson, Patrick. "Fenton-Fung to challenge Mattiello in Cranston House district". providencejournal.com.
  4. ↑ "Five Things To Know About Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung's Challenge To Speaker Mattiello". The Public's Radio. February 25, 2020.
  5. ↑ Meg Fraser (May 30, 2013). "Rhody Young Republicans break the mold". Johnston Sun Rise. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  6. ↑ "NEWS: One woman aims to change the face of RI's Young Republicans". WPRO. April 22, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Political Scene: Mattiello v. Fenton-Fung a House race with implications that go beyond Cranston". Providencejournal.com. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  8. ↑ Associated, The (November 3, 2020). "Republican Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung ousts House speaker in Rhode Island". Boston.com. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  9. ↑ Anderson, Patrick (January 30, 2024). "The most exciting race in Rhode Island this year might be for Cranston mayor. What to know". The Providence Journal. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  10. ↑ Farzan, Antonia Noori (September 10, 2024). "Cranston mayoral primary results: Hopkins wins Republican nomination over Fenton-Fung". The Providence Journal . Retrieved October 30, 2024.
  11. ↑ Kennedy, Meri R. "Wedding day nears for Fenton, Fung | Cranston Herald". Cranstononline.com. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
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