Politics & Elections
Election 2026 coverage
With ties to hate groups, #ParentsUnitedRI offers slate of conservative extremists for local office
#ParentsUnitedRI is a grievance-based hate group that stands against the transgender community, opposes the teaching of racism history, and fought hard against COVID-19 precautions and medical advice throughout the pandemic.
Campaign donations may supply a clue as to why Providence seeks to approve sweetheart developer deals
As a country, we all recognize the toxic effects that money has on our politics, yet when confronted about accepting donations from real estate developers, corporate interests or lobbyists, individual politicians are affronted and cry foul.
Board of Elections' recount upholds Tuesday night's primary election results
After the recounts, the Board of Elections affirmed Tuesday night's election results in the nine contested races, leaving the list of winners and losers unchanged.
Candidates for governor tackle conservative economics at Chamber of Commerce Forum
The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce held a gubernatorial forum on Thursday morning, focused primarily on pro-business policies and conservative economic theories.
Senators Bell, Mack, challenger Salvatore tackle questions at WBNA forum
Candidates seeking the Rhode Island Senate District 5 and 6 seats attended the West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA) forum on Wednesday night, held via Zoom. District 6 challenger Joseph Almeida chose not to participate.
Sanchez challenges Williams in Democratic House District 9 WBNA forum
"Our community can be so effective when we work as a team together with neighbors, organizations like ours, city and state departments and elected officials working with some common goals and interests. But to do that, the candidates really need to know where the community stands,"
Gregg Amore's run for Secretary of State built on reputation and relationships
"I'm Gregg Amore, a Democrat running for Secretary of State. I'm a 26-year high school civics and history teacher. People like teachers. That's how I engage. Unlike what I've been accused of in this race, I'm not a career politician. And that's kind of it...."
Savannah DaCruz challenging Blazejewski and status quo politics in House District 2
"There is a lot more that we can do for Rhode Islanders. I am plugged in and connected to working class communities, BIPOC communities, the unhoused communities, immigrant communities and artists. Rhode Island deserves somebody who who truly represents them and is in touch with their experiences."
EPI's Candidate Briefing Book will help you understand and act on poverty, equity and economic opportunity in Rhode Island
“Knowledge is power,” says Economic Progress Institute (EPI) Executive Director Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies. “We want those who hope to lead our state to pay attention to important policies and programs that profoundly affect peoples’ lives. We want those who will be choosing the state's leaders to be informed about these policies, since they carry the ultimate power – the power to vote.”
Exclusive: Democratic candidates for Secretary of State bring their ideas to first and only forum
"On the outside of this library there's a large medallion that says, 'enlightenment' and our candidates are have names that mean both 'love' and 'beauty,'" said moderator Steve Ahlquist. "So in the spirit of love, beauty and enlightenment, I'd like to begin."