Former Langevin aide announces run for Congress

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A former top aide to Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin has announced that she plans to run for his seat.

Joy Fox, who also worked in the administration of former Gov. Gina Raimondo, made her announcement Monday on Twitter.

Fox who grew up in Cranston and now lives in Warwick.

She is currently CEO of the Clarendon Group, a public relations firm.

Three other Democrats have announced they would seek the Democratic nomination to replace Langevin, who announced Jan. 18 that he would not seek reelection.

He has represented the district covering western Rhode Island since 2001.