Politics & Elections
Election 2026 coverage
David Norton announces run for Mayor of Pawtucket
The "City of Pawtucket faces a number of challenges that the current administration has failed to address, including the rape of a disabled child in our school system, the effective loss of our Memorial Hospital, and the nonstop Quixotic...
Planned Parenthood endorses Aaron Regunberg for Lt Governor
"We are proud to announce Aaron Regunberg for Lieutenant Governor as our first endorsement of this election cycle, said Craig O'Connor, treasurer of the Planned Parenthood Votes! Rhode Island PAC (PPV!RI PAC). "Aaron has been and will co...
Senator Whitehouse and Mayor Elorza take questions in Providence
United States Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (Democrat, Rhode Island) and Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza shared the spotlight Tuesday evening at the Davey Lopes Recreation Complex on Dudley Street. Both politicians face re-election campaigns...
Senator Whitehouse knows that the Democrats have to do better
United State Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (Democrat, Rhode Island) held a town hall style meeting with Rhode Island residents at the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) Campus in Warwick Sunday afternoon. Around 25 people came out to...
Candidate for Governor Matt Brown receives standing ovation in Burrillville
"So first of all I want to thank all of you," Matt Brown said to the 40 or so people gathered at the First Universalist Church of Burrillville to meet the newly announced Democratic candidate for Governor of Rhode Island. "Because you ha...
Matt Brown to challenge Gina Raimondo in Democratic Primary
Former Rhode Island Secretary of State Matt Brown announced today that he will run for for governor and seek the Democratic nomination. Brown had been exploring the possibility of running for governor as an independent. “I’m running for...
Let Women Lead - Women candidates hold meet and greet at Rhode Island State House
More than 13 women running for public office in Rhode Island held a meet and greet on the lawn of the Rhode Island State House Saturday afternoon to reach out to the public for support, and to support each other in the upcoming midterm e...
What constitutes a political contribution from Deloitte?
At the August 18 Warwick Democratic Committee meeting Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo was asked by Providence resident Grant Metts, "will you return any contributions that [Deloitte] or their executives have given to your campaign?"...
Cyd McKenna announces for Providence City Council, Ward 13
[caption id="attachment_6772" align="alignright" width="400"] Cyd McKenna[/caption] Cyd McKenna has launched her campaign to be the next Providence city councilor from Ward 13, replacing Bryan Principe, who is not seeking re-election. Mc...
Jennifer Rourke to challenge Michael McCaffrey in Senate District 29
"After much thought and consideration, I am proud to announce that I am throwing my hat into the ring and announce that I am running for Senator of District 29 in the wonderful city of Warwick" wrote Jennifer Rourke. "My family and I wan...