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Pro-Palestinian challenger defeats pro-Israel Providence Mayor Brett Smiley
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (18+ words) The Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative, which promotes business ties between the state and Israel, opposes Pro-Palestinian Sen. David Morales....
Little Village Ald. Michael Rodriguez Won't Seek Reelection
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (305+ words) LITTLE VILLAGE – Ald. Michael Rodriguez, who has represented the 22nd Ward since 2019, will not seek another term in City Council next year. The two-term alderman announced Wednesday morning, about six months before the 2027 municipal election, that he will not seek reelection....
Here’s a point that need not be debated
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (366+ words) We need candidate debates and forums in our election process at the local level as much as they take place on the national and state stage. Such formats provide far more insight into who candidates are than a handful of…...
Beyond the Podium: Gov. McKee says bridge 'shouldn't be' major issue of election
1+ week, 3+ day ago (881+ words) CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Dan McKee is seeking to become the second longest serving governor since Rhode Island became a state. But, a week before a bitter primary battle with Democratic challenger Helena Foulkes, McKee appears to be in danger of losing…...
Lexington mayoral challenger says new poll shows she’s within striking distance of Gorton
1+ week, 5+ day ago (655+ words) An internal poll commissioned by mayoral candidate Raquel Carter indicates she’s within range of unseating the incumbent. The poll, conducted by Democratic pollster Lake Research Partners, says when first asked, respondents choose two-term incumbent Mayor Linda Gorton over Carter 39% to…...
We asked GOP gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve about abortion, ICE, and affordability. Here’s what he said.
1+ week, 5+ day ago (871+ words) By Elizabeth Mehler and Ross Cristantiello Two candidates are facing off in the Massachusetts Republican primary election for governor on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Brian Shortsleeve, a Marine and the former chief administrator of the MBTA, is running against Mike Minogue, a…...
Democrats running for lieutenant governor debate guns, truck tolls on '10 News Conference"
2+ week, 1+ day ago (94+ words) Democrats running for lieutenant governor debate guns, truck tolls on '10 News Conference' WJAR Democrats running for lieutenant governor debate guns, truck tolls on '10 News Conference' by NBC 10 NEWS Five Democrats are vying for the nomination to become Rhode Island's next…...
Rhode Island 2026 Poll: Foulkes Maintains Lead Over Gov. McKee Ahead of Democratic Primary
2+ week, 3+ day ago (539+ words) 61% Think State Headed in Wrong Direction, Voters Oppose Community Use of Flock Cameras “Governor McKee has a base among primary voters without a college degree (61%) and union members (40%), but not enough at this point to overtake Foulkes’ plurality support among…...
Cline, Macy debate over debates. Here’s what a real debate would look like but don’t count on seeing it.
2+ week, 4+ day ago (881+ words) One of the few things I hate about covering politics is writing about the inevitable debate over debates. This column is about the debate over debates. The immediate question is whether there will be any debates in the 6th District congressional…...
Foulkes leads McKee in new Rhode Island primary poll
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1103+ words) In the wake of three bare-knuckle radio and TV debates, months of ads and a combined $5.2 million in spending, Gov. Dan McKee has narrowed but not closed the double-digit lead held by his Democratic primary challenger, Helena Foulkes, according to…...