Lawyer Common Peter Neronha, Jamestown (D)

Neronha is in his second time period and is term-limited. He functionally has not had a aggressive race in his earlier two campaigns.

Neronha tells GoLocal, “Not making any selections right now. Love my job as AG.”

In November, he received with 61% of the vote.

One among his benefits is he has excessive identify recognition.

He has simply $43,000 in his marketing campaign account.

Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera, Central Falls (D)

Rivera informed GoLocal she is “contemplating” operating.

“There’s loads to contemplate  — it’s taking place very fast,” mentioned Rivera. “ I’ve acquired to speak with my staff. I really like my metropolis.”

Rivera informed GoLocal that if she runs, she believes she has the expertise for the place. 

“Since I’ve been right here since Mayor, I’ve established good relationships for town. [Former Mayor James Diossa] did an excellent job. With Congress and the Common Meeting, I’ve labored onerous to get help for town,” mentioned Rivera. 

“I simply wish to deal with the wants of the group — in Central Falls, we’ve been in a position to deal with virtually all the priorities I campaigned on.”

Liz Perik, Jamestown (D)

The Democratic fundraiser has ties to Patrick Kennedy and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

She was one of many candidates for Lt. Governor when Dan McKee changed Gina Raimondo, however was the one finalist candidate who didn’t submit a resume — actually, no resume.

As GoLocal unveiled in March of 2021, Perik just isn’t with out controversy:

Liz Perik and her husband Michael have been mega-Democratic political donors. Now, she is certainly one of Dan McKee’s 5 finalists to function Rhode Island Lt. Governor.

The Periks have made hundreds of thousands in political donations over the previous twenty years — and Michael Perik’s corporations have acquired hundreds of thousands in contracts linked to federal grants.

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Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong (D)

The mayor could be new, however he’s skilled and aggressive.

He received by an enormous margin in November.

Working for the Metropolis Council at massive — he received greater than 4,900 extra votes than the second-place candidate, former Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano. As the highest council vote-getter, he received the mayor’s place.

Beforehand he lived in Windfall and was a prime staffer for Frank Caprio in his 2010 run for Governor.

Jorge Elorza, Windfall (D)

The previous Windfall Mayor had a checkered eight years in Windfall.

However with a base in Windfall and a marketing campaign account with $966,301.63 — he’s viable in a crowded main.

Speaker of the Home Joe Shekarchi, Warwick (D)

As Seth Magaziner taught us, you do not have to reside within the District to run for the congressional seat.

Phrase is that many are urging the highly effective Speaker to run and he has not dominated it out.

Joe Paolino, III (D)

The Brown College grad has expertise in authorities and enterprise. 

In keeping with a number of sources, the son of the previous mayor of Windfall Joe Paolino, Jr. is having a look at a run.

Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Windfall (D)

Rumors are swirling out of the State Home that Matos, who served because the President of the Metropolis Council, is taking a look at a possible run.

Mayors, Mayors, and Extra Mayors 

Mayoral names swirling are Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien, Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli Hunt, and East Windfall Mayor Bob DaSilva.

PHOTO: DaSilva

State Legislators

State Rep. Katie Kazarian from East Windfall is making some early noise and State Senator Daybreak Euer of Newport can also be taking a look at a attainable run.

PHOTO: Euer

Helena Foulkes, Narragansett (D)

The previous President of CVS misplaced to Governor Dan McKee within the Democratic main by lower than 4,000 votes.

“I’m critically contemplating it,” Foulkes informed GoLocal.

She will be able to self-fund as she and her husband poured in additional than $1.8 million and that’s nonetheless on the books as a mortgage from the couple.

On the finish of November, Foulkes co-hosted the “Girls for Cicilline” fundraiser held on the Graduate Resort.

PHOTO: Cicilline Marketing campaign

Nirva LaFortune, Windfall (D)

Former Windfall Metropolis Councilor and candidate for Mayor in 2022 says she is contemplating a run.

“There’ll seemingly be many proficient candidates who ultimately resolve to run for Congress. Ought to I resolve to hitch this race, I’m assured that I’ll convey the fervour and dedication essential to characterize the wants of the First District’s constituents at one of many hardest occasions in our nation’s historical past,” mentioned LaFortune.