Segal, a Democrat, enters Rhode Island congressional race

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Former Democratic state lawmaker David Segal has joined the race in Rhode Island to succeed U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin, a fellow Democrat who’s retiring after over 20 years in workplace.

Segal introduced his resolution Wednesday. He stated many citizens are fed up with federal politics and that, “Authorities ought to be capable to do extra to handle the considerations of our neighbors.”

Segal served on the Windfall Metropolis Council earlier than successful a seat on the Rhode Island Home of Representatives. He served for 2 phrases, from 2007 to 2011.

In 2010 he misplaced a bid for Congress and based a nationwide liberal advocacy group generally known as Demand Progress.

He’s the newest entry in a crowded Democratic area that additionally consists of state Treasurer Seth Magaziner; Pleasure Fox, a former prime aide to Langevin; Biden administration official Sarah Morgenthau; Omar Bah, govt director of The Refugee Dream Middle in Windfall; and former political strategist Michael Neary.

“We have now the folks energy to succeed in the voters, we’ve got the cash to compete, and we’ve got the pressing case to make that we deserve leaders who can convey folks collectively and guarantee their voices are heard,” Segal stated in his marketing campaign announcement.

Two Republicans are presently within the race: former Cranston mayor and two-time gubernatorial candidate Allan Fung, and former state Rep. Robert Lancia.

Langevin introduced Jan. 18 that he wouldn’t search reelection after representing the district overlaying western Rhode Island since 2001.