Politics & Elections
Election 2026 coverage
Deya Garcia announces her run for Providence City Council, Ward 8
[caption id="attachment_8190" align="alignright" width="400"] Deya Garcia[/caption] "Our Ward is one of the poorest neighborhoods in the City of Providence and our families are struggling to make ends meet," said community activist Deya...
The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee Convenes in Providence
Providence was the host of the Democratic National Committee’s Executive Branch and Rules and Bylaws Committee (#DNCRBC) on Friday and Saturday. As a former delegate for Bernie Sanders and a current standing member of the Rhode Island De...
Jonathan Pressman is challenging Sheldon Whitehouse in the Democratic primary
"My name is Jonathan Pressman, and I’m running for the United States Senate as a Progressive Democrat. For too long, our government from the top down has put the interests of the rich ahead of those of the middle class, and the interests...
Andrew Maguire to run for Pawtucket City Council District 4, endorsed by Senator Calkin
Andrew “Drew” Maguire, candidate for Pawtucket City Council District 4, was excited to receive the Endorsement of Senator Jeanine Calkin (Democrat, District 30, Warwick). Senator Calkin who is one of the strongest progressive voices in t...
Laufton Ascencao running for house District 68 in Bristol/Warren
Laufton Ascencao announced his candidacy for State Representative in House District 68 - Bristol/Warren. “I was born in Bristol, and I love the East Bay,” said Ascencao, “I’m running for State Representative because our community deserve...
Mike Araujo to run for Providence City Council in Ward 13
[caption id="attachment_7781" align="alignright" width="400"] Mike Araujo[/caption] Mike Araujo announced his intention to run for the Providence City Council as a Democrat in Ward 13. Providence City Councilmember Bryan Principe, the in...
"Traditional" Democrat Holly Taylor Coolman challenging Marcia Ranglin-Vassell in House District 5
Providence College theology professor Holly Taylor Coolman is launching a primary challenge against first time incumbent candidate Representative Marcia Ranglin-Vassell (Democrat, District 5, Providence). Taylor Coolman held her first ev...
Endorsed by newly minted Senator Cano, Karen Alzate announces run for House District 60
Pawtucket resident Karen Alzate today declared her candidacy for State Representative District 60. “I am running for State Representative because I love Pawtucket,” said Alzate. “We need a strong new voice at the State House to fight for...
Democratic Platform Committee meeting grapples with party divisions in South Kingstown
The fourth public meeting of the Rhode Island Democratic Party (RIDP) Platform Committee was held in South Kingstown with about two dozen people in attendance. As has become the pattern, the issues of greatest concern to participants see...
Resisting hate by winning some elections
"Here's my proposition," said Georgia Hollister Isman, state director of Rhode Island Working Families. "In order to resist hate we need to win some elections." Hollister Isman was speaking at Sunday's Resist Hate Rhode Island Community...