Ray Baccari Jr.
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This seat used to be held by fmr. Senate Minority Leader Dennis Algiere (R)
League of RI Businesses also have two other former GA candidates in its slate: Jessica Drew-Day for RI House 33 and Jennifer Nerbonne for RI House 35, both Republicans.
League of RI Businesses also have two other former GA candidates in its slate: Jessica Drew-Day for RI House 33 and Jennifer Nerbonne for RI House 35, both Republicans.
The League of RI Businesses added a new candidate to their 2026 slate: Westin Place, a Republican running for Senate District 38.
Place unsuccessfully ran for the seat in 2022 and 2024 against state Sen. Victoria Gu (D)
Place unsuccessfully ran for the seat in 2022 and 2024 against state Sen. Victoria Gu (D)
November 29, 2025 at 2:54 AM
This seat used to be held by fmr. Senate Minority Leader Dennis Algiere (R)
League of RI Businesses also have two other former GA candidates in its slate: Jessica Drew-Day for RI House 33 and Jennifer Nerbonne for RI House 35, both Republicans.
League of RI Businesses also have two other former GA candidates in its slate: Jessica Drew-Day for RI House 33 and Jennifer Nerbonne for RI House 35, both Republicans.
The League of RI Businesses added a new candidate to their 2026 slate: Westin Place, a Republican running for Senate District 38.
Place unsuccessfully ran for the seat in 2022 and 2024 against state Sen. Victoria Gu (D)
Place unsuccessfully ran for the seat in 2022 and 2024 against state Sen. Victoria Gu (D)
November 29, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The League of RI Businesses added a new candidate to their 2026 slate: Westin Place, a Republican running for Senate District 38.
Place unsuccessfully ran for the seat in 2022 and 2024 against state Sen. Victoria Gu (D)
Place unsuccessfully ran for the seat in 2022 and 2024 against state Sen. Victoria Gu (D)
The Narragansett GOP ended up endorsing Vic Mellor for CD 2.
Two Trump-aligned Republicans running for CD 2 and governor will be guests for a Narragansett GOP meeting Tuesday.
November 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The Narragansett GOP ended up endorsing Vic Mellor for CD 2.
Two Trump-aligned Republicans running for CD 2 and governor will be guests for a Narragansett GOP meeting Tuesday.
November 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Two Trump-aligned Republicans running for CD 2 and governor will be guests for a Narragansett GOP meeting Tuesday.
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Mayors from across New England came to Providence to discuss the importance of early education and the best ways to fund it. Hear what they had to say coming up tonight at 5.
November 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Mayors from across New England came to Providence to discuss the importance of early education and the best ways to fund it. Hear what they had to say coming up tonight at 5.
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There's a chance next year a Raimondo will be on the ballot for governor, but not the one that you're thinking of.
Read more about the latest entry in next year's gubernatorial election: https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/a-new-raimondo-is-running-for-ri-governor-in-2026/
Read more about the latest entry in next year's gubernatorial election: https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/a-new-raimondo-is-running-for-ri-governor-in-2026/
November 19, 2025 at 11:20 PM
There's a chance next year a Raimondo will be on the ballot for governor, but not the one that you're thinking of.
Read more about the latest entry in next year's gubernatorial election: https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/a-new-raimondo-is-running-for-ri-governor-in-2026/
Read more about the latest entry in next year's gubernatorial election: https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/a-new-raimondo-is-running-for-ri-governor-in-2026/
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The next step in the process to get a bill barring members of Congress from trading stocks happened Wednesday, giving supporters hope that it will advance.
Congressional stock trading ban gets hearing in House
The next step in the process to get a bill banning members of Congress from trading stocks happened Wednesday, giving supporters of the idea hope it will advance.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The next step in the process to get a bill barring members of Congress from trading stocks happened Wednesday, giving supporters hope that it will advance.
STORY - The next step in the process to get a bill barring members of Congress from trading stocks happened Wednesday, giving supporters hope that it will advance.
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One of the leading voices for this bill is @magaziner.house.gov.
Read more:
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One of the leading voices for this bill is @magaziner.house.gov.
Read more:
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November 20, 2025 at 12:27 AM
STORY - The next step in the process to get a bill barring members of Congress from trading stocks happened Wednesday, giving supporters hope that it will advance.
@wpri12.bsky.social
One of the leading voices for this bill is @magaziner.house.gov.
Read more:
www.wpri.com/news/politic...
@wpri12.bsky.social
One of the leading voices for this bill is @magaziner.house.gov.
Read more:
www.wpri.com/news/politic...
STORY - There's a chance next year a Raimondo will be on the ballot for governor, but not the one that you're thinking of.
Read more about Republican Robert Raimondo's candidacy ⬇️ @wpri12.bsky.social
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Read more about Republican Robert Raimondo's candidacy ⬇️ @wpri12.bsky.social
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November 19, 2025 at 7:58 PM
STORY - There's a chance next year a Raimondo will be on the ballot for governor, but not the one that you're thinking of.
Read more about Republican Robert Raimondo's candidacy ⬇️ @wpri12.bsky.social
www.wpri.com/news/electio...
Read more about Republican Robert Raimondo's candidacy ⬇️ @wpri12.bsky.social
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Robert J Raimondo has opened up a campaign account to run for governor of RI next year as a Republican.
And yes, I did ask. He says his and fmr. Gov. @ginaraimondo.bsky.social's great grandfathers were brothers and her great grandparents were his dad's godparents.
And yes, I did ask. He says his and fmr. Gov. @ginaraimondo.bsky.social's great grandfathers were brothers and her great grandparents were his dad's godparents.
November 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Robert J Raimondo has opened up a campaign account to run for governor of RI next year as a Republican.
And yes, I did ask. He says his and fmr. Gov. @ginaraimondo.bsky.social's great grandfathers were brothers and her great grandparents were his dad's godparents.
And yes, I did ask. He says his and fmr. Gov. @ginaraimondo.bsky.social's great grandfathers were brothers and her great grandparents were his dad's godparents.
INBOX: @billbartholomew.bsky.social will not be running for lieutenant governor next year.
November 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
INBOX: @billbartholomew.bsky.social will not be running for lieutenant governor next year.
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#New: Providence police said they have arrested a city worker accused of stealing coins from several parking meters.
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Providence DPW worker accused of stealing coins from parking meters
A city worker accused of stealing coins from parking meters in Providence has been arrested, 12 News has confirmed.
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November 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
#New: Providence police said they have arrested a city worker accused of stealing coins from several parking meters.
Read more:
https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/providence-dpw-worker-accused-of-stealing-coins-from-parking-meters/
Read more:
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I had this conversation with someone recently but I really want electeds and experts who follow me to answer the following:
What will it take to get the economy back to what it was in late 2019/early 2020 right before COVID shut down the world? Genuinely curious.
What will it take to get the economy back to what it was in late 2019/early 2020 right before COVID shut down the world? Genuinely curious.
November 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I had this conversation with someone recently but I really want electeds and experts who follow me to answer the following:
What will it take to get the economy back to what it was in late 2019/early 2020 right before COVID shut down the world? Genuinely curious.
What will it take to get the economy back to what it was in late 2019/early 2020 right before COVID shut down the world? Genuinely curious.
WATCH: Here’s what John Loughlin said when I asked him about the emotions that come with ending his @997wpro.bsky.social show after nearly 13 years on the air to run for LG.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
WATCH: Here’s what John Loughlin said when I asked him about the emotions that come with ending his @997wpro.bsky.social show after nearly 13 years on the air to run for LG.
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BREAKING: Fmr. state Rep. and @997wpro.bsky.social radio host John Loughlin (R) is ending “The John Loughlin Show” after nearly 13 years to run for RI lieutenant governor next year.
He’s the first GOP candidate to enter the race. @wpri12.bsky.social
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He’s the first GOP candidate to enter the race. @wpri12.bsky.social
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November 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
BREAKING: Fmr. state Rep. and @997wpro.bsky.social radio host John Loughlin (R) is ending “The John Loughlin Show” after nearly 13 years to run for RI lieutenant governor next year.
He’s the first GOP candidate to enter the race. @wpri12.bsky.social
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He’s the first GOP candidate to enter the race. @wpri12.bsky.social
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Elaine Pelino, a former actress and model, is running for governor of Rhode Island next year as a Republican. She tells 12 News she launched her campaign in July: https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/republican-elaine-pelino-is-running-for-ri-governor-next-year/
November 14, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Elaine Pelino, a former actress and model, is running for governor of Rhode Island next year as a Republican. She tells 12 News she launched her campaign in July: https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/republican-elaine-pelino-is-running-for-ri-governor-next-year/
Story - Republican Elaine Pelino is running for governor in 2026 @wpri12.bsky.social
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November 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Story - Republican Elaine Pelino is running for governor in 2026 @wpri12.bsky.social
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@michaeljgarman.bsky.social has opened up a campaign account to run for R.I. House District 1 in Providence
That seat is currently held by longtime state Rep. Edith Ajello (D)
That seat is currently held by longtime state Rep. Edith Ajello (D)
November 14, 2025 at 8:56 PM
@michaeljgarman.bsky.social has opened up a campaign account to run for R.I. House District 1 in Providence
That seat is currently held by longtime state Rep. Edith Ajello (D)
That seat is currently held by longtime state Rep. Edith Ajello (D)
Story - A recount for Fall River's mayoral race will take place Saturday morning. @wpri12.bsky.social
Mayor Paul Coogan (D)* leads Gabriel "Boomer" Amaral (R)* by less than 300 votes.
*Race is nonpartisan, but those are their affiliations
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Mayor Paul Coogan (D)* leads Gabriel "Boomer" Amaral (R)* by less than 300 votes.
*Race is nonpartisan, but those are their affiliations
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November 13, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Story - A recount for Fall River's mayoral race will take place Saturday morning. @wpri12.bsky.social
Mayor Paul Coogan (D)* leads Gabriel "Boomer" Amaral (R)* by less than 300 votes.
*Race is nonpartisan, but those are their affiliations
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Mayor Paul Coogan (D)* leads Gabriel "Boomer" Amaral (R)* by less than 300 votes.
*Race is nonpartisan, but those are their affiliations
www.wpri.com/news/electio...
NEW: Aaron Guckian has stepped down from his position as executive director for the R.I Dental Association, per this email I’ve obtained.
Guckian first took on this role with RIDA in 2023 after his ‘22 LG run.
This comes as he’s inching closer towards a 2026 GOP run for governor.
Guckian first took on this role with RIDA in 2023 after his ‘22 LG run.
This comes as he’s inching closer towards a 2026 GOP run for governor.
November 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
NEW: Aaron Guckian has stepped down from his position as executive director for the R.I Dental Association, per this email I’ve obtained.
Guckian first took on this role with RIDA in 2023 after his ‘22 LG run.
This comes as he’s inching closer towards a 2026 GOP run for governor.
Guckian first took on this role with RIDA in 2023 after his ‘22 LG run.
This comes as he’s inching closer towards a 2026 GOP run for governor.
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Gregory Stevens, who owns Pat’s Italian Restaurants, has entered Rhode Island’s 2026 race for governor as a Democrat. He filed paperwork with the R.I. Board of Elections Wednesday morning: https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/business-owner-gregory-stevens-announces-2026-run-for-governor/
November 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Gregory Stevens, who owns Pat’s Italian Restaurants, has entered Rhode Island’s 2026 race for governor as a Democrat. He filed paperwork with the R.I. Board of Elections Wednesday morning: https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/business-owner-gregory-stevens-announces-2026-run-for-governor/
STORY: A third Democrat has entered next year's race for governor.
Learn more about restaurant owner Gregory Stevens' candidacy and why he's running ⬇️ @wpri12.bsky.social
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Learn more about restaurant owner Gregory Stevens' candidacy and why he's running ⬇️ @wpri12.bsky.social
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November 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
STORY: A third Democrat has entered next year's race for governor.
Learn more about restaurant owner Gregory Stevens' candidacy and why he's running ⬇️ @wpri12.bsky.social
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Learn more about restaurant owner Gregory Stevens' candidacy and why he's running ⬇️ @wpri12.bsky.social
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Rhode Island, meet Patrick Daniel McKee!
Susan and I are overjoyed to welcome our first grandson, born on November 6. Our heartfelt thanks to the incredible team at Women & Infants. Mom and baby are doing great, and Mabel James is very excited to be a big sister.
Susan and I are overjoyed to welcome our first grandson, born on November 6. Our heartfelt thanks to the incredible team at Women & Infants. Mom and baby are doing great, and Mabel James is very excited to be a big sister.
November 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Rhode Island, meet Patrick Daniel McKee!
Susan and I are overjoyed to welcome our first grandson, born on November 6. Our heartfelt thanks to the incredible team at Women & Infants. Mom and baby are doing great, and Mabel James is very excited to be a big sister.
Susan and I are overjoyed to welcome our first grandson, born on November 6. Our heartfelt thanks to the incredible team at Women & Infants. Mom and baby are doing great, and Mabel James is very excited to be a big sister.
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NEW: Somebody just polled a 2026 Dem primary challenge against Jake Auchincloss in #MA04
But who?
One name in the poll: Sheriff Paul Heroux, who tells me he's interested but Auch has $6M+
Jesse Mermell tells me it's not her poll
Jason Poulos is sole Dem now www.wpri.com/news/electio...
But who?
One name in the poll: Sheriff Paul Heroux, who tells me he's interested but Auch has $6M+
Jesse Mermell tells me it's not her poll
Jason Poulos is sole Dem now www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
NEW: Somebody just polled a 2026 Dem primary challenge against Jake Auchincloss in #MA04
But who?
One name in the poll: Sheriff Paul Heroux, who tells me he's interested but Auch has $6M+
Jesse Mermell tells me it's not her poll
Jason Poulos is sole Dem now www.wpri.com/news/electio...
But who?
One name in the poll: Sheriff Paul Heroux, who tells me he's interested but Auch has $6M+
Jesse Mermell tells me it's not her poll
Jason Poulos is sole Dem now www.wpri.com/news/electio...
This also appears to be the campaign website: gregforgovri.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
This also appears to be the campaign website: gregforgovri.com