Politics & Elections
Election 2026 coverage
Newly formed Rhode Island Political Cooperative takes aim at political establishment
"Raising the money, finding good campaign staff and enlisting volunteers to run a winning campaign is a challenge - especially when you’re going up against the political establishment and its corporate money," said Rhode Island Political...
Rhode Island Political Cooperative candidates so far: A brief introduction
"In today’s world, freedom means the ability to pursue self actualization," said Jonathan Acosta, candidate for Senate District 16. "That means all people should have their basic medical, educational, housing and employment needs met in...
Nicholas Delmenico announces run for Rhode Island House District 27
“Representative Serpa and Speaker Mattiello participated in 844 floor votes together in 2017, and she voted the same as Mattiello 844 times,” says Delmenico, citing the need for representation that stands up to the Speaker of the House....
Maggie Kain announces her candidacy for Rhode Island State Senate District 37
"The time is now to encourage the bold progress and change needed to ensure Rhode Island is prepared for the future," said Maggie Kain. "We can create a culture of innovation guaranteed to benefit citizens directly." South Kingstown resi...
Candidates for Ward 10 Providence City Council Special Election answer questions at community forums
Over 70 people crowded the gymnasium of the Washington Park Community Center on Tuesday evening for a forum featuring the five people running for the open seat in Ward 10 on the Providence City Council. The seat was vacated by former Cit...
Lauren Niedel: At the 2019 New Hampshire Democratic Party Convention
A Great Big Room Filled with Anti-Trump Democrats Saturday, September 7 was a preview of what could be considered the beginning of the end for many of the 2019 Democratic Presidential Candidates. The event itself started at 9am and finis...
Zachary Colón announces his candidacy for Warwick City Council Ward 9
Colón is challenging City Council President Steve Merolla. Life-long Warwick resident Zachary Colón announced his candidacy for Warwick City Council in Ward 9. That seat is currently held by City Council President Steve Merolla. Colón is...
Representative James Langevin takes questions in Westerly
Langevin answered questions in a freewheeling format that generated some interesting questions. United States Representative James Langevin (Democrat, Rhode Island) was at the beautiful Westerly Library Thursday evening to meet with cons...
Gondolas? Senator Sam Bell holds community meeting on the Cranston Street Armory process
Another idea was "putting gondolas, like ski gondolas, around Armory Park," said Bell, which elicited laughter from some of those in attendance. State Senator Samuel Bell (Democrat, District 5, Providence) held a community meeting at Bel...
Cicilline and Whitehouse push for Senate passage of bills that will better protect Democracy
"Good government isn't just an abstract idea. It has a direct effect on people's lives," said United States Representative David Cicilline. United States Representative David Cicilline (Democrat, Rhode Island), United States Senator Shel...