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.
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Raimondo during an event in Middletown in May.
Raimondo during an event in Middletown in May.
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Gina Raimondo is Considering Another Run for Governor of Rhode Island
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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.

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