A new poll commissioned by WPRI-TV and Roger William University shows that Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, a Democrat, has opened a seven-point lead…
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Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza Wins Democratic Primary, Supporters Say Ready For More Progress
About 80 supporters, friends, family members and volunteers for Elorza’s campaign clapped and chanted “four more years” as the mayor wrapped up his…
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Voters Head To The Polls On Rainy RI Primary Day
In several races, progressive candidates sought to upend establishment-backed Democrats. Rhode Island’s 2018 primary was unusual in that it happened on…
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Who Is Pat Fontes? The 81-Year-Old Running Against Sen. Whitehouse For Senate
Rhode Island residents will take to the polls for primary elections Wednesday, and one of the candidates isn’t letting her age from stopping her run for…
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Harley-Davidson Riders Steer Through Trump And Primary Voting
Rhode Island’s primary election is Wednesday, and we’ve been talking to voters to find out how Trump’s presidency may impact the local election. One…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The RI Primaries
Rhode Island voters head to polls in primary elections Wednesday. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay has been thinking about what’s at stake as…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Rhode Island’s primary election is almost here, and there’s a lot on the line — and a hurricane may land around mid-week , potentially suppressing…
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NELLIE GORBEA – SECRETARY OF STATE – DEMOCRAT 2018
Editor’s note: these are the candidate’s responses to questions provided by RIPR. The views expressed are the candidate’s alone, edited only in cases of…
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Raimondo And Brown Clash During RI Democratic Gubernatorial Primary
With less than a week until the primary election, accusations are flying in the Democratic race for governor. Matt Brown, the top primary opponent to…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Voter Supression Nothing New
The election season starts early next month with primaries in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Rhode Island Public Radio Political Analyst Scott MacKay…