Democrat Gabe Amo defeated Republican Gerry Leonard to win Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District seat Tuesday, becoming the state’s first Black candidate elected to Congress.… MORE
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Abortion debate has dominated this election year. Here are Tuesday's races to watch
Democrat Gabe Amo and Republican Gerry Leonard face off in a special election to complete the term of former Democratic U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, who resigned in May after seven terms. … MORE
Democrat Gabe Amo one win away from being 1st person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress
For generations, the political face of Rhode Island was often Italian or Irish American. But that is changing.… MORE
Ex-White House aide Gabe Amo wins Rhode Island Democratic primary in congressional special election
Former White House aide Gabe Amo came out on top in a crowded Democratic primary for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District special election Tuesday, beating out a slew of fellow candidates to move on to the general election in the heavily Democratic state.… MORE
Rhode Island voters to decide Democratic and Republican primary races for congressional seat
Rhode Island voters are casting their ballots Tuesday in a primary contest to winnow down a field of candidates vying for the U.S. House seat vacated by former Democratic Rep. David Cicilline, including a handful who could make history by being the first person of color to go on to be elected to Congress from Rhode Island.… MORE
Don Carlson suspends campaign for Congress
Don Carlson suspended his campaign for Congress Sunday, just over a week before the primary election, after reports that he was told not to reapply for a college teaching position five years ago.… MORE
Police investigating suspected fraudulent nomination signatures in Rhode Island US House race
The Rhode Island State Police have joined the investigation into suspect nomination signatures submitted by the campaign of Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, a candidate for the U.S. House seat vacated by former Democratic Rep. David Cicilline.… MORE
Massachusetts US Attorney Rachael Rollins to resign after Justice Department watchdog probe
Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins will resign following a monthslong investigation by the Justice Department’s inspector general into her appearance at a political fundraiser and other potential ethics issues, her attorney said Tuesday.… MORE
Cano in, Foulkes out of Congressional race
State Senator Sandra Cano of Pawtucket announced on Monday that she will run for the soon-to-open seat in Congress from Rhode Island’s first district, while former gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes said she would not join the race.… MORE
Powerful Speaker won't run for Congress
Rep. Joseph Shekarchi, the Speaker of the Rhode Island House said in a statement Friday that he will not run for the soon-to-open first district seat in Congress.… MORE
