Politics & Elections

Democratic Party endorses Representative Marcia Ranglin-Vassell’s anti-choice opponent

January 19, 2020

Bridget Valverde – My opponent is “unfit to represent our district, and completely unworthy of our party’s endorsement”

It has been extremely disappointing to watch Democratic party leadership targeting progressive women and supporting some truly...

January 19, 2020

Rhode Island Democratic Party Chair endorses Trump supporter over incumbent Moira Walsh

The only thing more surprising than Republican and conservative Trump supporter Michael Earnheart entering the race against...

January 19, 2020

Justice Gaines announces for Providence City Council, Ward 1

Residents of Providence’s Fox Point, Wayland, and Downtown neighborhoods welcomed a vibrant new vision as Justice Gaines...

January 19, 2020

Rachel Miller announces for Ward 13 Providence City Council

“I’ve been a community organizer and activist in Providence for fifteen years, organizing for living wage jobs,...

January 19, 2020

Jonathan Hernandez announces for State Senate District 6, Providence

Jonathan Hernandez has announced his intention to seek the Democratic nomination for the State Senate seat in...

January 19, 2020

McKee staves off Regunberg endorsement bid

Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Daniel McKee prevented Democratic challenger Representative Aaron Regunberg (Democrat, District 4, Providence) from scoring a...

January 19, 2020

Turmoil as Brown withdraws bid for Democratic Party endorsement

In one sense, there were no surprises at the 2018 Rhode Island Democratic Party State Committee Meeting...

January 19, 2020

Pat Fontes is running for United States Senate

On Saturday, April 28, I attended a Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Town Hall Event and had an opportunity to...

January 19, 2020

Mario Méndez is running for House District 13

Mario Méndez is running for the District 13 (Providence, Johnston) House seat currently held by Ramon Perez,...

January 19, 2020

John Carnevale has been acting like a Representative in District 13, even though he isn’t one

John Carnevale, who was last week revealed to be considering a run for Representative in District 13,...

January 19, 2020

Is ousted Representative John Carnevale seeking his old House District 13 seat?

Is former Rhode Island State Representative John Carnevale staging a comeback? Some voters in District 13 Providence...

January 19, 2020

Indivisible RI’s Better Know a Candidate: Mel DuPont, Senate District 22

Indivisible Rhode Island hosted its second “Better Know a Rhode Island Candidate” event at Westminster Unitarian Church...

January 19, 2020

Indivisible RI’s Better Know a Candidate: Kobi Dennis, Mayor of Providence

Indivisible Rhode Island hosted its second “Better Know a Rhode Island Candidate” event at Westminster Unitarian Church...

January 19, 2020

Indivisible RI’s Better Know a Candidate: Paul Roselli, Senate District 23

Indivisible Rhode Island hosted its second “Better Know a Rhode Island Candidate” event at Westminster Unitarian Church...

January 19, 2020

Indivisible RI’s Better Know a Candidate: Dwayne Keys, House District 9

Indivisible Rhode Island hosted its second “Better Know a Rhode Island Candidate” event at Westminster Unitarian Church...

March 19, 2023

Party for Socialism and Liberation holds anti-war rally in Providence

February 1, 2023

RI House Committee assignments have been named

January 25, 2023

Conflicting laws leave contested Chariho School Committee vacancy up to RI Supreme Court

January 3, 2023

Rachel Miller elected as Providence City Council President in historic first

January 2, 2023

Brett Smiley begins first day as Providence Mayor with prayer breakfast

November 11, 2022

RI General Assembly leadership votes held, Senate keeps tally secret

October 31, 2022

Little Compton residents react to town-wide hate-filled mailer with love and solidarity

October 29, 2022

The Battle for Ward 9: Providence City Council Candidate Forum

October 24, 2022

Cranston City Council’s Aniece Germain on local issues, re-election bid

October 16, 2022

RI Poor People’s Campaign encourages poor and low-wage workers to vote their demands

September 22, 2022

Campaign donations may supply a clue as to why Providence seeks to approve sweetheart developer deals

September 9, 2022

Senators Bell, Mack, challenger Salvatore tackle questions at WBNA forum

September 9, 2022

Sanchez challenges Williams in Democratic House District 9 WBNA forum

September 7, 2022

Gregg Amore’s run for Secretary of State built on reputation and relationships

September 6, 2022

Savannah DaCruz challenging Blazejewski and status quo politics in House District 2

August 31, 2022

Exclusive: Democratic candidates for Secretary of State bring their ideas to first and only forum

August 30, 2022

Providence mayoral candidate Nirva LaFortune releases ambitious education plan

August 31, 2022

As primary election approaches, Providence mayoral candidates share their vision at East Side forum

August 29, 2022

RI Rank releases General Assembly 2022 Overall Rankings

August 26, 2022

Jennifer Stewart is running for State Rep in Pawtucket’s District 59