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RI electorate was reshaped by a youth movement in primary | Exclusive
11+ hour, 9+ min ago (14+ words) The Providence Journal...
Who is David Morales and how did he unseat a sitting Providence mayor?
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (1362+ words) David Morales is almost never caught without his bright blue suit and patterned tie. He has spent much of the last year talking to and about his "neighbors" – whether with Providence's unofficial "Hi, Neighbor" greeting or proclaiming about the plight…...
Elaine Pelino files for recount in razor thin GOP governor race
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (318+ words) Republican candidate for governor Elaine Pelino has asked for a recount of her apparent razor-thin loss to Aaron Guckian in the Sept. 9 primary. Guckian appears to have beaten Pelino 50.6% to 49.4%, Just 279 votes separated the candidates, according to unofficial Board of…...
$5,000 'Trump Dividends' if GOP wins House, Senate? What Trump said
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (502+ words) President Donald Trump promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of the U.S. House and Senate in the upcoming midterm elections. Trump made the promise to the American people Wednesday, Sept. 9, during a speech at the GOP midterm convention…...
RI election results at a glance: Winners and biggest surprises
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (23+ words) The Providence Journal RI election results at a glance: Winners and biggest surprises...
A bad night for incumbents and other takeaways from RI's exciting primary
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (1164+ words) Rhode Island voters ushered in a tidal wave of change in the Sept. 9 primary, ousting prominent incumbents and handing progressives their biggest victory yet. Here are some of the main takeaways: Once unofficial results started rolling in, the night quickly…...
See State Rep. David Morales give his victory speech after defeating Brett Smiley
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (29+ words) The Providence Journal See State Rep. David Morales give his victory speech after defeating Brett Smiley...
Watch RI Gov. Dan McKee concedes Democratic primary to Helena Foulkes
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (25+ words) The Providence Journal Watch RI Gov. Dan McKee concedes Democratic primary to Helena Foulkes...
Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien concedes to newcomer Greenman
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (172+ words) Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien, an eight-term incumbent, appears headed for defeat. Unofficial results show Democrat primary challenger Adam Greenman taking the lead with 54% of the vote, with Grebien at 46%. Grebien issued a statement conceding the race at 9 p.m. on Sept. 9, saying…...
In the race for RI lieutenant governor, incumbent faces 4 challengers
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (349+ words) With 65% of precents reporting, incumbent Sabina Matos is in the lead for the lieutenant governor race with nearly 36% of the votes, followed by Xaykham Khamsyvoravong with 27% of the votes that have been tallied as of 8:27 p.m., as the polls closed at…...