Leonela Felix

Leonela Felix (born October 4, 1987) is an American politician and lawyer who is the state representative in the Rhode Island House of Representatives for the 61st district. A member of the Democratic Party, she won election in the 2020 elections, primarying incumbent Democrat Raymond Johnston, and beating Republican Robert Wheeler in the general election.^[3] A progressive, Felix primaried Johnston with the support of the Working Families Party.^[4]

Leonela Felix
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 61st district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 5, 2021
Preceded by	Raymond Johnston
Personal details
Born	(1987-10-04) October 4, 1987 (age 38) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.[1]
Party	Democratic Party
Education	Community College of Rhode Island[2] Rhode Island College[2]
Alma mater	New England School of Law[2]