Politics & Elections
Election 2026 coverage
Stuart Wilson is running against the status quo personified in his House District 19 run
"The more I watched what was happening with Rep McNamara and the rest of the leadership in the General Assembly, the more convinced I became that I could do a better job. I want to serve my community, and I believe many in my district ar...
Candidates for Senate Districts 5 and 6, and House District 8, take questions at WBNA forum
No one in Rhode Island does candidate forums quite like the West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA). The questions are pointed, direct and tough. This year the event was online due to the pandemic, but it was no less interesting an...
There's a progressive slate running for City Council in Woonsocket: Here's an interview
"The council does not represent the majority of the constituents here," said first-time candidate Charmaine Webster. "With that being said, we have to run in order to be represented. I feel like it is my responsibility to be here. It is...
Working Families Party announces first endorsements in RI state races
“For too long, Rhode Island’s status quo has left Black, brown and working class people behind.” said Leonela Felix. “I’m fired up and ready to fight with the WFP here and across the country to set a new standard of safety, equality and...
16 good government groups oppose voting bill before House Judiciary Committee
Today the House Judiciary Committee will be taking up H7896, a bill from the Rhode Island Board of Elections that makes changes to the emergency mail ballot process. Below is the written testimony from 16 groups opposing the bill. The gr...
An interview with Congressional candidate Dylan Conley
About a week ago, Dylan Conley, attorney and current chair of the Providence Board of Licenses, announced his campaign or Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District, running against James Langevin in the Democratic Party primary, who has...
Jeff Britt trial and JCLS lawsuit intersect - House Speaker Mattiello at center of both
"Just two days ago, in our capacity as JCLS secretary, we were served a public records demand by Mr. Britt’s criminal defense attorney – Former US Attorney Robert Corrente – for all JCLS documents relating to the receipt and expenditure...
The Rhode Island Politicians who take police money
Of the politicians on our list, the biggest all-time recipients of cop and prison guard money are Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin ($10,275), House Deputy Speaker Charlene Lima ($10,800), House Majority Leader K Joseph Shekarchi ($...
It’s Her Time PAC announces slate of all women candidates for Pawtucket City Council
In this moment of increased attention on racial inequality, violence, and economic uncertainty, we rise together in leadership for a government that represents all its citizens and provides real solutions. [From a press release] A politi...
Maria Rivera earns endorsements from mayor and AG Neronha in Central Falls mayoral run
Today Central Falls mayoral candidate and City Council President Maria Rivera welcomed the campaign endorsement of Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha. This comes less than a week after announcing the endorsement of outgoing Cent...