Tag: Democrat
Greenman’s primary win over Pawtucket Mayor Grebien caps night of political...
PROVIDENCE – “We want change.”
The voters’ message at the end of Rhode Island’s primary elections Wednesday was clear with several incumbents suffering defeat.
Adam Greenman...
‘The knives are out’ as candidates make final sprint to the...
A quiet summer overall in the Democratic primary races for attorney general and lieutenant governor has turned increasingly combative in the closing days of...
21 independent candidates seek to disrupt R.I.’s 2-party hold
When Rep. Jon Brien of Woonsocket refers to Rhode Island’s independent caucus, he’s talking about himself – the lone nonpartisan in the 113-person state...
Party leaders, lawmakers champion R.I. joining Super Tuesday states
How to recast Rhode Island’s reputation as a flyover state and increase turnout in presidential primary elections? Vote earlier.
Newly approved legislation sent to Gov. Daniel...
Legislator: State should consider adding a dental school at URI
A Senate-led special legislative commission concluded in January that the University of Rhode Island is well-poised to open a public medical school on its Kingston...
Republican Guckian launches bid for governor
PROVIDENCE – Another Republican candidate has officially entered the 2026 gubernatorial race.
Aaron C. Guckian, 49, of East Greenwich, kicked off his campaign for governor of Rhode Island...
Poll: As winter heating costs rise, so does consumer anxiety in...
Feeling anxious about how to pay for your winter heating bill? You’re not alone, according to the latest Ocean State Poll from the University of New...
McKee’s popularity suffers in latest UNH poll
PROVIDENCE – The polls aren’t showing much momentum for Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s reelection campaign.
A new University of New Hampshire Ocean State Poll found...
Coogan reelected as Fall River mayor
FALL RIVER – Paul Coogan has secured another term in the mayor’s office.
The incumbent Democrat defeated Republican Gabriel “Boomer” Amaral Tuesday by 225 votes to secure reelection as...
Ethics panel: R.I. Senate President Valarie Lawson can lead Chamber despite...
Rhode Island’s ethics code does not explicitly prevent Senate President Valarie Lawson from leading the Chamber while also heading one of the state teachers...
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