Gee Wins Dist. 35 Senate Primary

East Greenwich Town Councilor Mark Watkins Gee emerged victorious in the Senate District 35 Republican primary Tuesday night.

Gree handily defeated Kim Page with a 68.6 to 31.4 percent margin, garnering 1,015 votes to Page’s 464.

Page had 15 more votes than Gee in the North Kingstown precincts but Gee’s overwhelming 8 to 2 margin in East Greenwich sealed his victory.

Dist. 35, which encompasses North Kingstown, East Greenwich, Narragansett and South Kingstown, has been represented by Dawson Hodgson, who is the lone Republican on the ballot running for Attorney General.