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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Eight Questions About Rhode Island’s Primary Election
Rhode Island’s 2018 primary is almost here. Some voters have tuned in recently, and many not at all. Political junkies, on the other hand, have been…
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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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RI Candidates Tout High-Profile Endorsements In Push Ahead of Wednesday Primary
Rhode Island candidates stepped up their final push for voters’ support ahead of the Wednesday primary with a combination of high-profile endorsemens…
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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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The Public’s Vote 2018: Meet The Candidates
Ever find yourself at a polling place wondering who all those candidates on the ballot are, and what they really stand for? We sure have. So we asked…
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A Stunner: Pressley Topples Capuano In Nationally Watched 7th District Race
There is a changing of the guard in the 7th Congressional District, with shockwaves sure to reverberate throughout the Democratic Party.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
We’re getting down to the wire, with less than two weeks until Rhode Island’s September 12 primary election. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column…
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Debate: Feroce, Fung & Morgan Square Off In GOP Gubernatorial Primary
Rhode Island Public Radio present a special primary debate in Rhode Island’s Republican race for governor. The candidates are Patricia Morgan, Republican leader in the Rhode Island House of Representatives; Cranston Mayor Allan Fung; and businessman Giovanni Feroce. We invited all three candidates into our studio for an in-depth look at where they stand on […]