Rhode Island election news
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VideoSheldon Whitehouse launches bid for another US Senate term
U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse formally kicked off his long-expected re-election campaign Thursday, asking Rhode Island voters to extend his tenure on Capitol Hill to 24 years.
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VideoVIDEO NOW: Here’s why Spain’s leader is mulling his future while denouncing a ‘smear campaign’ against his wife
Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez left Spain in suspense after announcing he may step down because of what he called an “unprecedented” smear campaign against his wife.
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Video12 News Now: Sheldon Whitehouse launches bid for another US Senate term
U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse formally kicked off his long-expected re-election campaign Thursday, asking Rhode Island voters to extend his tenure on Capitol Hill to 24 years.
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VideoVIDEO NOW: Arizona indicts 18 in election interference case, including Giuliani and Meadows
An Arizona grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump ‘s chief of staff Mark Meadows, lawyer Rudy Giuliani and 16 others for their roles in an attempt to overturn Trump’s loss to Joe Biden in the 2020 election.
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Sheldon Whitehouse announces reelection campaign for U.S. Senate.
The announcement by the three-term Democratic senator was expected.
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Staying independent: Why it may get easier for unaffiliated voters to cast a ballot in RI
Anyone who votes in a primary is automatically enrolled in that party. All that could change with this bill. What it means for unaffiliated voters:
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Woonsocket's appointed mayor wants to keep his seat as Baldelli-Hunt investigation looms over race
Five months after being appointed mayor of Woonsocket, Chris Beauchamp is running for the seat in November.
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RI lawmakers move to ban political 'deepfakes' ahead of elections. What that means.
The bill would ban 'deceptive and fraudulent synthetic media' in the 90-day run up to an election.
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Should town elections be partisan? Middletown voters will decide
Some say the days of partisan elections helped motivate new people to run because they had the backing of a committee and seasoned elected officials.
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VideoVIDEO NOW: Here’s what you need to know about the world’s largest democratic election kicking off in India
The world’s largest democratic election could also be one of its most consequential.
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One RI delegate to the Democratic National Convention will be 'uncommitted.' Here's why.
A protest movement against President Biden's handling of Israel's war against Hamas scored one victory in RI's presidential primary.
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Matos campaign worker charged in fake signature scandal, investigation continuing.
Christopher Cotham was charged with to counts of knowingly submitting nomination papers to election officials with false information.
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Biden and Trump win Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Wisconsin primaries
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Voters in four states weighed in Tuesday on their parties’ presidential nominees, a largely symbolic vote now that both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have locked up the Democratic and Republican nominations. Biden and Trump easily won primaries in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Wisconsin, adding to their delegate hauls for their party conventions this summer. […]
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RI presidential primaries: Beyond easy victories for Biden and Trump, what happened?
The biggest drama of the night centered on how many Rhode Islanders would make it to the polls to vote for ... no one.
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Biden wins Rhode Island Democratic primary
President Biden has won the Rhode Island Democratic presidential primary, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Biden became the presumptive nominee last month after clinching enough delegates for the nomination. His win in the Ocean State will award him at least 21 of its 26 pledged delegates up for grabs. Biden was the…
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Biden, Trump quickly win RI's presidential primaries. Here are the results.
With both candidates having already secured their nominations, voter turnout was low across the state.
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Wisconsin, New York, Rhode Island and Connecticut primaries: follow live results
Voters cast ballots in four states including key battleground for Trump and Biden. Get up to speed with the results as they come in
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VideoRhode Island Presidential Primary
Rhode Islander's head to the ballot for the presidential primary.
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2024 primary election full results: Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin contests and maps
Voters in four states weighed in Tuesday on their parties' presidential nominees, a largely symbolic vote now that both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have locked up the Democratic and Republican nominations. Biden and Trump are both expected to easily win primaries in Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island and Wisconsin and add to their delegate hauls for their party conventions this summer. In particular, the tallies in Wisconsin, a pivotal November battleground, will giv
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A slow day at the polls across Newport County, but for one voter it was a big moment
Consolidated polling locations across the island were fully staffed and taking advantage of the slow flow of voters to train new workers.
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Presidential Primary Live: Polls close and results begin coming in
Rhode Island voters cast their first ballot in the 2024 election cycle. This time in a presidential primary for a race that has been largely decided.
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Presidential nominees all but decided before RI's primary, but these voters still excited
A new state law allows 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections if they will be 18 by the general election.
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VideoRhode Island voters to head to polls for presidential primary, despite seemingly locked-in nominations
Ted Nesi has the latest from 12 News at 4.
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RI GOP party goes 'all volunteer' after executive director steps down. What that means.
There are no plans to fill his position 'straight away' and the party will return to the all volunteer arrangement.
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VideoRhode Islanders prepare to head to the polls for presidential primary
12 News will have the latest results as soon as they come in.
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Voting in the RI Primary? Here's what you should know about the delegates on the ballot
What do the delegates on the RI primary ballot do? Why are they important? And what do I need to know to cast an informed vote?
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Video401Gives fundraising campaign kicks off
It's officially April, and United Way of Rhode Island is looking to bring people together in supporting local nonprofits with their 4th annual 401Gives fundraising campaign.
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VideoVIDEO NOW: Turkey’s high-stakes mayoral races are expected to be close. Volunteer monitors will be key
With local elections across Turkey days away, legal experts are coaching thousands of volunteer election monitors on the rules they’ll need to watch for fraud and ensure a fair vote.
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Yes, there's still a presidential primary in RI. Here's everything voters should know.
While other states have canceled their primaries, RI's will happen on April 2. Here's why.
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Want to make your vote count? Our RI voter's guide helps make your voice heard in Election 2024
Voting is a constitutional right most Iowans hold dear. But it can also be difficult - occasionally by design. The RI Voter's Guide is here to help.
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VideoWhat to know about the Rhode Island state primary
Everything you need to know about voting in the primary election in Rhode Island.
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VideoVIDEO NOW: The first woman to run for president in years in Senegal is inspiring hope
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal’s only female presidential candidate may have little to no chance of winning in Sunday’s election, but activists say her presence is helping to advance a decadeslong campaign to achieve gender equality in the West African nation.
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Chinese billionaire pleads guilty to straw donor scheme that funneled donations to RI pol
Federal Elections Commission records show Qin donated $2,900 in 2022 to the campaign of Allan Fung, who was running for Congress.
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Are RI Democrats moving to take back the Warwick mayor's office? Picozzi thinks so.
Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi accused McKee of snubbing him on a visit of Warwick businesses. McKee's office says the mayor was invited.
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Chinese billionaire pleads guilty to straw donor scheme in New York and Rhode Island
A Chinese billionaire pleaded guilty Monday to violating U.S. election laws by funneling illegal straw donations to a New York City official, a member of the U.S. House and a congressional candidate. Hui Qin, a Chinese film magnate with homes in Manhattan and Long Island, admitted to using his fortune to recruit and reimburse people who made political donations on his behalf, beginning with a New York City race in 2021. Court papers filed Monday by federal prosecutors in Brooklyn don't identif
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Ken Block went looking for voter fraud in the 2020 election. Here's what he found.
In his new book, Rhode Island's Ken Block tells about his time searching for voter fraud for the Trump campaign, what he found, and what he didn't find.
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Cabinet officials to push Biden message; Buttigieg headed to RI to talk bridge repairs
The Biden administration is parceling out chunks of Biden’s agenda for different Cabinet officials to promote in the coming weeks.
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VideoHow to get a mail ballot for RI presidential primary
Rhode Island's presidential preference primary is less than a month away, so election officials are reminding voters about upcoming deadlines.
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VideoState Rep. Brian Rea won’t seek re-election
State Rep. Brian Rea, a Smithfield Republican first elected in 2022, announced on social media Tuesday that he won’t seek re-election in November. https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/state-rep-brian-rea-wont-seek-re-election/
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VideoDeadline to register for RI presidential primaries is near
The Rhode Island Board of Elections (BOE) is reminding Rhode Islanders about some upcoming deadlines. https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/deadline-to-register-for-ri-presidential-primaries-is-near/
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Gerard Catala, head of Providence NAACP, found guilty of campaign finance violations
Judge Anthony Capraro handed down the verdict finding Gerard Catala guilty of failing to file campaign finance reports.
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Breaking down RI's presidential primary ballots: Who's on them and how does it work?
Those heading to the polls will also get a chance to elect delegates who will be sent to each party's national convention.
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Woonsocket mayor race taking shape. Here's who is running so far.
Three months after Lisa Baldelli-Hunt stepped down as Woonsocket's mayor, a contested race for the top spot is brewing.
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Democrat joins in the already hotly contested race to be Cranston's next mayor
"I don't think the current administration is really competent in getting the basic things done correctly," Ferri told The Providence Journal.
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The RI Board of Elections has a new head. Here's who it is.
The Board emerged from a closed-door session Tuesday to officially vote for a new executive director.
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The most exciting race in Rhode Island this year might be for Cranston mayor. What to know.
Get your popcorn ready – the sparks are already flying between Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung and incumbent Mayor Ken Hopkins.
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VideoRon DeSantis drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Donald Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended his Republican presidential campaign on Sunday, ending his 2024 White House bid just before the New Hampshire primary while endorsing his bitter rival Donald Trump. https://www.wpri.com/news/breaking-news/ap-ron-desantis-ends-his-presidential-bid-before-new-hampshire-after-falling-far-short-of-trump/
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Should Rhode Islanders be able to vote on the same day they register? What both sides say
RI's secretary of state and others want to repeal the current 30-day residency requirement for new voters in the state Constitution.
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Rest in peace, or politics? Rhode Island GOP primary hit by deceased signatures drama
As of now, the invalidated signatures are connected to candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.
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With time running out, GOP candidates struggle to get enough signatures for RI's presidential primary
Beyond still being below the 1,000 point threshold, at least two communities have questioned the validity of some signatures submitted.
4 min read - WorldThe Providence Journal
Could RI have earlier primary elections? Why the secretary of state is renewing his fight.
Secretary of State Gregg Amore backs legislation that would introduce several changes to RI's elections, including earlier primaries.
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Who will be on the ballot for the presidential primary in RI? Lineup takes shape on Thursday.
Starting Thursday, candidates can declare their intent to run. Many RI politicos have already begun lining up behind candidates.
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This commission agrees RI's voting system is not the best, but can't agree on what's better
While alternatives like ranked-choice voting and runoff elections were explored, the commission couldn't agree whether they were better.
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Rhode Island elections in 2024: Add these important dates to your calendar
Remembering if you're registered to vote, or figuring out how to register for the first time, can be confusing so let's break it down.
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VideoBlack Lives Matter RI activist throws support behind Trump
A man who was once a prominent Black Lives Matter Rhode Island activist has publicly announced he is backing Donald Trump in the 2024 Presidential Election.
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Suit by Republican challenger to keep Trump off the ballot in RI dismissed. What comes next?
Castro's lawsuit in RI argued Trump is not eligible for next year's primary ballot because the 14th amendment disqualified anyone engaged in insurrection.
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RI agency at the center of the 2024 election is about to undergo a big leadership change
The Board of Elections will likely have a new executive director and new board chair while navigating the 2024 election season.
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VideoWoonsocket City Council to hold first meeting under new mayor
City Council President Christopher Beauchamp was elevated to the office after former Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt abruptly resigned.
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U.S. Rep-elect Gabe Amo is sworn into Congress, marking a historic milestone in RI
Elections officials last week were asked to certify results as soon as possible to help avert a government shutdown.
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Why did North Kingstown school bond go down in flames?
It was one of two local borrowing questions denied at the ballot box this year, and the only school bond to go down.
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As Middletown bond proponents prepare to move forward, here's what opponents are thinking
The Middletown School Building Committee gathered in the basement of the former Oliphant School building to discuss the bond passage and next steps.
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Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt resigns. What we know.
Baldelli Hunt, who collapsed at a press conference in April, cited her health as the reason she is stepping down.
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Congressman-Elect Gabe Amo Reflects on His History-Making Victory in Rhode Island: 'Only the Beginning'
Amo will become Rhode Island's first Black representative in Congress after defeating 10 other Democratic candidates and winning a special election on Tuesday
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Cherelle Parker Is The First Woman To Be Elected Philly’s Mayor; Gabe Amo Will Be Rhode Island’s First Person Of Color In Congress
Tuesday was Election Day, and despite being an off-cycle year, 2023 was an unusually heated year for politics. The upcoming presidential election has heightened partisan divides as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump seem headed for a rematch of 2020, and issues like abortion rights have galvanized several state races. Overall, Election Day… Continue reading Cherelle Parker Is The First Woman To Be Elected Philly’s Mayor; Gabe Amo Will Be Rhode Island’s First Person Of Color In
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VideoYour Local Election Headquarters: CD1 Special Election
Ted Nesi reports on Gabe Amo's historic win in the CD1 special election. See the interactive map: https://www.wpri.com/news/map-who-won-each-ri-city-and-town-in-tuesdays-special-election-for-congress/
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2023 election results: Historic firsts in Virginia and Rhode Island; Moms for Liberty fails and other important outcomes you may have missed
Races across the country suggested challenges for the GOP, which is struggling to gain traction on culture war issues and abortion bans.
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How did bond questions do in RI's election? Here's the breakdown.
Several Rhode Island cities and towns weighed in on ballot questions from spending to charter changes.
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VideoQ&A: Political analyst breaks down results of Tuesday's special election
12 News political analyst Joe Fleming joined 12 News in studio Wednesday morning for a recap of Tuesday's special election.
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Former Biden aide Gabe Amo wins House special election in Rhode Island
Democrat Gabe Amo won a special House election in Rhode Island Tuesday, NBC News projects, becoming the first person of color elected to Congress there.
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VideoHistoric win for Amo in RI’s special election for Congress
Democrat Gabe Amo has won the special election for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, holding the seat for his party and making history as the first Black person to represent the state in Congress.
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Is the Middletown school bond results close enough for a recount? What the RIBOE says.
With the margin of Middletown's bond question to approve a $190 million bond less than 50 votes could the results be ultimately decided by a recount?
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VideoVIDEO NOW: Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan addresses supporters
Coogan addressed his supporters while waiting for election results on Tuesday night.
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How did Newport County vote? Middletown school bond, CD1 results
Here's a look at unofficial results as reported by the R.I. Board of Elections.
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VideoGabe Amo defeats Gerry Leonard in race for Congress
12 News is Your Local Election Headquarters
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RI special election results: Democrat Amo wins Congressional race
Polls closed in Rhode Island at 8 p.m. Here are the results.
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VideoRI, Mass voters head to the polls on Election Day
Voters across Southern New England have a few more hours to their ballots in special elections.
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VideoElection Night Q&A with Joe Fleming
12 News is Your Local Election Headquarters.
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VideoVIDEO NOW: Taunton mayoral candidates give thoughts ahead of the polls closing
12 News has up-to-date coverage of Election Day all night long.
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VideoVIDEO NOW: Fall River mayoral candidates give their thoughts on Election Day
12 News caught up with Paul Coogan and Sam Sutter ahead of the polls closing on Election Day.
