Former Democratic state lawmaker David Segal has joined the race in Rhode Island to succeed U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin, a fellow Democrat who’s retiring after over two decades in office.… MORE
Category Archives: Politics
De la Cruz drops out of Rhode Island congressional race
Republican state Sen. Jessica de la Cruz has ended her bid for Congress just about a month after formally launching her campaign.… MORE
Lieutenant Governor Matos formally launches campaign
Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos Thursday formally launched her campaign for a full term, one year to the day since she was appointed to the position.… MORE
RI US House candidate stays in race despite menacing charge
A Rhode Island congressional candidate said Thursday he’s staying in the race despite his recent arrest on a menacing charge in Ohio.… MORE
Rep. Langevin: Public service has changed since Capitol riot
After the Capitol riot, longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin said he thought briefly that the foolishness and recklessness of dividing the country would finally stop. That didn’t happen, and the Rhode Island Democrat says it’s one reason why he’s leaving Congress.… MORE
Former state official Smiley launches mayoral campaign
Brett Smiley, a former top ranking city and state official who left office a year ago today formally announced his candidacy for Providence mayor.… MORE
RI US House candidate arrested in Ohio on menacing charge
A Rhode Island congressional candidate has been arrested on a menacing charge after a driver reported being followed for scores of miles in Ohio.… MORE
Ed Pacheco ends Rhode Island congressional campaign
Former state Rep. Ed Pacheco ended his campaign for Congress on Tuesday, saying it had become too difficult to raise money.… MORE
Ashley Kalus, GOP business owner, to run for governor
Ashley Kalus, a businessperson who has never before sought political office, announced Tuesday that she is seeking the Republican nomination for governor of Rhode Island.… MORE
Congressional candidate Fox hits the campaign trail
Candidate for Congress Joy Fox went public with her campaign for Congress Tuesday, with stops from Westerly to Cranston, even running into a potential rival at lunch in a Johnston eatery.… MORE
