March 29, 2024

Candidates Line Up for Elections

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Incumbent elected officials and some newcomers have declared for the upcoming September primary and November 2020 general elections.  Candidates had until June 24th to file intention to run for office.  The races are contingent upon declared candidates returning signature nomination papers by July 10, 2020.  A primary will be held on September 8th and the general election is November 3rd.

At the RI State House, Joseph Serodio, D District 64, will face newcomers Ashley Pereira and Brianna Henries in a Democratic run-off.  There is no Republican contest.  State Representative Gregg Amore, D District 65 has no opponent.  Democratic House incumbent Liana Cassar, District 65, and Cynthia Coyne, Senate District 32 are also unopposed.

Incumbent Democrat Bill Conley, Senate District 18 has a primary challenger, Cynthia Mendes.  There is no Republican contest.   Democrat Senator Valerie Lawson escapes a primary in District but will face Independent Major Pettaway in the November general election.  District 63 Representative Katherine Kazarian faces Paul Moura in the September primary with no Republican running in November.

There is no city council race as members are in the middle of a four-year term.  The school committee still has two-year terms and there are a few contested races this November 3rd.  Chairman Charles Tsonos, Ward One will be opposed by Michael Budziszek.  In Ward Two, incumbent Anthony Ferreira is opposed by Damian Ramos and Max Brandle.  The highest two vote getters will advance to November’s non-partisan election.  Incumbent Ward Three school board member Karen Oliveira is not seeking re-election.  Running for her open seat are Jenni Azanero and Frank Fogarty.  School at-largr member, Joel Monteiro faces a challenge from Chrissy Rossi.  Running unopposed is Jessica Beauchaine for the Ward Four school seat.

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