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Rhode Island locals are eager to host Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce 's forthcoming wedding ... RI State Representative Brian Patrick Kennedy tells TMZ.

The local politician tells TMZ ... he hasn't heard whether or not Swelce plans to have their nuptials in the Ocean State, but he's hopeful it happens ... given the star-studded wedding could bring serious business to his constituents.

Per Rep. Kennedy, the wedding would be great for the state's economy, as Tay and Trav's celeb friends would likely flock to the area and spend big bucks ... on everything from housing to restaurants to entertainment.

Kennedy also notes that a Swelce affair in Westerly -- where Taylor owns her Watch Hill estate -- could bring an influx of tourists after the fact ... which would be, of cour

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