Rita Mendes

Rita Mendes is an American state legislator serving in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. She is a Brockton, Massachusetts resident and a member of the Democratic Party.

Early life and education Mendes was born in Brazil and immigrated to the United States when she was 12 years old. She graduated from Brockton High School and later attended Massasoit Community College where she earned her Associate degree. She went on to receive her bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth and her Juris Doctor from the New England School of Law. Mendes faced no opposition in the general election, winning with over 90% of the vote.