Gina Raimondo is Considering Another Run for Governor of Rhode Island

The Democrat is nearing the end of her tenure as U.S. Commerce secretary

Raimondo during an event in Middletown in May.
Raimondo during an event in Middletown in May.
The Public’s Radio
Share
Raimondo during an event in Middletown in May.
Raimondo during an event in Middletown in May.
The Public’s Radio
Gina Raimondo is Considering Another Run for Governor of Rhode Island
Copy

Former Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo — a Democrat who is facing the end of her tenure as U.S. Commerce secretary due to Donald Trump’s victory last week — is considering making another run for governor, The Public’s Radio has learned from multiple sources.

Speculation on Raimondo’s future has centered on the possibility of her taking a high-level corporate job or possibly a university presidency.

But according to a source familiar with her thinking, Raimondo, 53, has examined the constitutionality of making a third run for governor and is considering it with the idea that an elective position could help propel her back into national politics. Another source confirmed that a run for governor is among Raimondo’s possible future options.

This story was reported by The Public’s Radio. You can read the entire story here.

Ørsted executives say they are ‘committed’ to finishing project despite financial headwinds
But D.C. federal judge’s ruling Tuesday means a major setback to the already struggling project
Reluctance to label hazing incident as antisemitism, all caps flyer, provokes outrage at public hearing
Most incumbents held their seats in Tuesday’s election, while two newcomers — Scott Pemberton and James Roy — won spots on the City Council amid low voter turnout
Gabriel Boomer Amaral, a Republican who has never held elected office in Fall River, took nearly 49% of the vote against the incumbent Democrat. Amaral is calling for a recount
The special election for Ward 2 was triggered by Helen Anthony’s retirement