Who’s running for office in Rhode Island? – The Boston Globe

If you wish to run for workplace in Rhode Island this yr, the submitting deadline is simply a month away (June 29).

Right here’s an up to date record of the candidates we all know are operating for Congress, statewide workplace, and Windfall mayor. If you happen to’re considering of operating for workplace (Ed Cooley would make a incredible LG), ship me an e-mail.

Keep in mind, the primaries are Sept. 13, and the final election is Nov. 8.

1st Congressional District

Democratic US Consultant David Cicilline is a heavy favourite in his reelection bid in opposition to Republican Allen Waters.

2nd Congressional District

With US Consultant James Langevin retiring, there’s a crowded subject of Democrats operating within the Sept. 13 main. The sphere consists of state Treasurer Seth Magaziner, Omar Bah, Pleasure Fox, Cameron Moquin, Sarah Morgenthau, and David Segal.

On the Republican aspect, former Cranston mayor Allan Fungis squaring off with former state consultant Robert Lancia.

Patty Landy, an impartial, has additionally opened a marketing campaign account to run for Congress.

Governor

On the Democratic aspect, incumbent Governor Dan McKee faces Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, former CVS govt Helena Foulkes, former secretary of state Matt Brown, and Dr. Luis Daniel Muñoz within the main.

The Republicans are poised to appoint Ashley Kalus, though Rey Alberto Herrera has additionally opened a marketing campaign account to run.

Paul Rianna Jr. is operating as an impartial.

Lieutenant Governor

The Democratic main consists of incumbent Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, state Senator Cynthia Mendes, former state consultant Larry Valencia, and state Consultant Deb Ruggiero.

The Republican candidate is prone to be Jeann Lugo. Unbiased Keith Harrison has additionally opened a marketing campaign account to run for the job.

Secretary of State

The Democrats will doubtless nominate state Consultant Gregg Amore. He’ll probably face Republican Pat Cortelessa within the normal election.

Basic Treasurer

The Democrats have a aggressive main between former Central Falls mayor James Diossa and outgoing Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor, and it’s attainable you’ll see one other candidate leap within the race earlier than the submitting deadline.

James Lathrop is anticipated to be the Republican nominee.

Legal professional Basic

Incumbent Democratic Legal professional Basic Peter Neronha is taken into account a heavy favourite in opposition to Republican challenger Charles Calenda.

Windfall Mayor

Incumbent Mayor Jorge Elorza is term-limited, so the Democratic main subject consists of Councilwoman Nirva Lafortune, Gonzalo Cuervo, and Brett Smiley.

No Republicans or independents have introduced that they’re operating.

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