The campaigns are over, but the debates about voting rage on. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says it’s time for Rhode Island to consider some…
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Frias Concedes State Rep Race To Mattiello
Republican Steven Frias, who came close to toppling House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello in his state representative district in Cranston, announced…
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State Police Close Investigation In Mattiello-Frias Race
State Police say an allegation of voter intimidation in a high-profile legislative race is unfounded. The accusation of voter intimidation came up in…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Trump-world continues to assemble before our eyes, even as America prepares to pause next week for Thanksgiving. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly…
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Board Of Elections Rejects Request To Delay Certification In Mattiello-Frias Race
The state Board of Elections Wednesday night declined a request to delay the certification of votes in a high-profile legislative race.
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Expect the unexpected when it comes to politics, right? Yes and no. While Tuesday’s presidential election offered a big surprise, General Assembly…
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Mail Ballots Push Mattiello To 65-Vote Win; Frias Not Conceding
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello emerged with a 65-vote lead over Republican rival Steven Frias after the state Board of Elections counted mail ballots…
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A Rough Election Night for Rhode Island Democrats Played Out At The Biltmore
All you needed to know about yesterday’s election in Rhode Island was on display last night at the Garden Room at Biltmore Hotel in downtown Providence,…
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Casino Proponents Await Count Of Mail-In Ballots
Preliminary tallies show a “yes” vote statewide for a Tiverton casino, but the local vote remains close. In ballots cast Tuesday, 52 percent of local…
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Speaker Mattiello Claims Victory; Frias Not Ready To Concede
Republican challenger Steven Frias edged Democratic House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello in voting Tuesday, but Mattiello said he received more than enough…