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Elections

Christopher Silvia, the owner of a restaurant on South Main Street, is challenging Democratic incumbent Mayor Paul Coogan.
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Fall River Restaurateur Christopher Silvia Launches Mayoral Bid Against Incumbent Paul Coogan
Silvia, a political newcomer, cites homelessness and neighborhood conditions as top concerns in a crowded race ahead of the September 16 preliminary election
August 5, 2025
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Paul C. Kelly Campos
Republican Alexander Asermely, left, and Democrat Stefano Famiglietti, right, are running against each other in Tuesday’s special election to fill the Rhode Island Senate District 4 seat left open after the death of former Senate President Dominick Ruggerio.
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Two Personal Injury Attorneys Vie for Open R.I. Senate District 4 Seat
Special election on Tuesday will fill the unexpired term of the late Senate President Dominick Ruggerio
August 4, 2025
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Nancy Lavin
Unofficial challenger Helena Bounanno Foulkes, left, and Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, right, appear to be heading for a Democratic primary rematch in the 2026 race for governor.
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Foulkes Trumps McKee in Q2 Fundraising Ahead of 2026 RI Gubernatorial Election
July 30, 2025
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Nancy Lavin
Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore has yet to respond to a U.S. Department of Justice request for information about the state’s registered voters.
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DOJ Asked About R.I. Voter Rolls 8 Days Ago. Secretary of State Gregg Amore Hasn’t Answered Yet
July 21, 2025
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Nancy Lavin
Stefano Famiglietti, a personal injury lawyer from North Providence, won endorsements from a coalition of labor unions and the local Democratic committee.
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Stefano Famiglietti Wins Primary for Ruggerio’s Empty North Providence State Senate Seat
Famiglietti, a personal injury lawyer who serves on North Providence’s town council, won more than 70% of the district’s votes in a four-way race
July 9, 2025
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Ben Berke
Rhode Island Senate 4 District Democratic candidates are left to right Stefano Famiglietti; Marcia Ranglin-Vassell; Manny Taveras; and Lenny Cioe.
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The Heat is On in R.I. Senate District 4 Ahead of Tuesday’s Democratic Primary
More than 1,200 voters cast ballots early in four-way primary competition
July 8, 2025
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Nancy Lavin
News & Culture
Former Matos Campaign Consultant Charged in Signature Fraud Case Sentenced to Probation
June 3, 2025
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Nancy Lavin
North Providence Town Councilor Stefano Famiglietti won his district party committee’s endorsement in the upcoming special primary for the Senate District 4 seat.
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Senate District 4 Democratic Committee Backs Stefano Famiglietti in Four-Way Primary
June 3, 2025
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Nancy Lavin
Rhode Island is one of 30 states that require wages higher than the federal minimum, which is $7.25 an hour, and was last raised in 2009.
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Six Candidates Signal Intent to Run for Rhode Island Senate Seat
Special election fills unexpired term of late Senate President Dominick Ruggerio
June 2, 2025
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Nancy Lavin
Elections
What Voters, Candidates Need to Know About Coventry, Central Falls and Senate District 4 Elections
Early voting runs from June 18 to July 7
May 27, 2025
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Nancy Lavin
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