Posts Tagged ‘Primary’
Jack’s Angle: Values for a day after Primary Day – John J. “Jack” Partridge
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary The first time I saw a primary candidate claim to embody ‘Rhode Island Values’ I thought the phrase might be a slam against candidates not born in Rhode Island. Even now I wonder. The primary race is now over, or at least I hope it is, and maybe…
Read MoreIn the Arena: Matt Brown, candidate for Governor
Joe Paolino, Jr. talks with Matt Brown, candidate for Governor from the Democratic party. Brown, who is running with Cynthia Mendes (for Lt. Gov.) reviews corruption in office, and what he sees as the future for Rhode Island. They talk about Tidewater, transparency, his agenda as Governor, and other issues of importance to Rhode Islanders.…
Read MoreWho wants to be a candidate? A lot of us… (updated)
As we go to publication, and the 4:30pm deadline yesterday passed, 3,149 people put their names in to run for office in Rhode Island. The breakdown in broad numbers: 2,078 Democrats 702 Republicans 139 Independents 1 Compassion Party 5 Libertarian Party 1 Moderate Party 217 Non-Partisan offices with party affiliation, if known, not listed Candidates…
Read MoreSect. of State Gorbea, “Let’s go VOTE!”
Photo: RI Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea’s post on Twitter – taking motorcycle riding lessons UPDATED: Sept. 8th: If you have your absentee ballot and have NOT mailed it, drop it off at your City Hall – do NOT mail it at this point, it won’t be received in time to be counted. ANY questions…
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