Rhode Island election news
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Should RI have a Constitutional Convention? The cases for and against
If a majority of Rhode Islanders vote 'yes' in November, it will set in motion a multi-year process.
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VideoLocal Election Headquarters: Democratic contest to be Harris’ running mate likely decided in next week
Democrat Josh Shapiro had a dual message for enthusiastic voters in suburban Philadelphia this week, telling them Kamala Harris belongs in the White House — and then reminding them of all he’s done as governor of battleground Pennsylvania. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, likewise, told voters in Georgia that Harris has the makings of “a great president” — and then highlighted the elections he’s won as a Democrat in Republican territory. https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-harris-potent
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'I'm not some stupid kid:' Woonsocket mayoral candidate's nomination papers sent to police
Keith Harrison strongly denied any wrongdoing after "irregularities" found in his nomination signatures prompted a referral to police.
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VideoLocal Election Headquarters: Presidential candidates set to visit battleground states
Vice President Kamala Harris is heading to Georgia for her campaign while Former President Trump is heading to Pennsylvania.
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VideoCampaign of Vice President Kamala Harris says it raised record amount of money
Election day is now just 99 days away. Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign says it raised a record $200 million in the week after President Biden stepped aside from the race.
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VideoLocal Election Headquarters: VP search is on for democratic candidate Harris
The search for a running mate for new democratic candidate VP Kamala Harris is on. Nicole Sganga has the story from Washington.
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What will it take to make the Rhode Island Republican party great again?
Days after Donald Trump’s conviction in the New York hush-money trial, Steve Frias finally broke his silence. The Rhode Island Republican National Committeeman told party leaders he would not seek reelection to the post he’d held for 12 years, denouncing Trump and his supporters for alleging the trial and verdict were politically motivated. “I kept […]
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VideoVideo Now: AOC gives remarks about the presidential election in Rhode Island
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gives remarks about the presidential election in Rhode Island.
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'We have to run like all of our lives depend on it': AOC warns Dems of tough road ahead
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez offered comments on the presidential race during a visit to URI on Friday.
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The first major office RI campaign ad will air during the Olympics tonight. What to know.
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is the first major office candidate to hit the airwaves, and he's doing it during a popular time slot.
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VideoLocal Election Headquarters: Likely Democratic Presidential nominee back on campaign trail
The likely Democratic Presidential nominee is back on the campaign trail today. Last night, Former President Trump went on the attack against Vice President Harris while President Biden laid out his reasons for dropping bid for re-election. Natalie Brand has the details. https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/biden-will-make-a-case-for-his-legacy-and-for-harris-to-continue-it-in-his-oval-office-address/
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VideoJoe Biden addresses the nation after dropping out of presidential election
The likely democratic presidential nominee is back on the campaign trail today after President Joe Biden laid out his reasons for dropping his bid for re-election last night. Natalie Brand has the latest on this race from Washington, D.C. https://www.wpri.com/hill-politics/biden-in-oval-office-speech-says-he-dropped-out-to-unite-democrats/
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VideoRI Democratic Delegation has voted to endorse VP Harris
The Rhode Island Democratic Delegation has voted to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the presidential nominee. It was a near unanimous vote with 25 out of 26 “first-round voting members” voting in favor of Harris. https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/ri-mass-democrats-endorse-harris-for-president-ahead-of-historic-convention/
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Video‘Reject Question 1’: RIers launch campaign against constitutional convention ballot question
Forty years have passed since Rhode Island voters last approved a constitutional convention. This November, the question will make its return to the ballot.
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'Frightening prospect': Why RI's unions are organizing against a constitutional convention
Those in opposition to a constitutional convention worry that it would 'open the floodgates' for special interest groups.
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Ahead of the DNC, RI's Democratic delegates endorse a candidate
A majority endorses Vice President Kamala Harris.
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VideoLocal Election Headquarters: Majority of the states Democratic delegates lining up to support VP Harris
As we first reported on WPRI.com on Monday, the majority of the state's Democratic delegates are lining up to support Kamala Harris as the presidential nominee. 12 News Investigator Tim White is in studio with the details. https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/survey-ri-delegates-lining-up-support-behind-kamala-harris-for-president/
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Signature challenges knock one GOP hopeful out of the General Assembly races. What to know.
The Republican challenging Cumberland Rep. Mia Ackerman was disqualified when the BOE determined he came up short on signatures.
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VideoRhode Islander voters react to Joe Biden dropping out of the race
Rhode Islander voters react to Joe Biden dropping out of the race. 12 News Reporter Hannah Cotter has the story. https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/biden-drops-out-of-2024-race-vp-harris-gets-his-nod/
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VideoBiden drops out of race just weeks away from the Democratic National Convention
Never in American history has a presidential candidate dropped out of the race this late in the election cycle, with democrats just a few weeks away from their national convention. https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/biden-drops-out-of-2024-race-vp-harris-gets-his-nod/
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All's quiet on the primary front this election season. What's happening?
There are less than half as many primaries as there were the past two election years.
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Do Rhode Island's Democratic delegates have to vote for Biden? Here's what comes next.
Thanks to a 'good conscience' clause, RI's delegates don't have to vote for Biden. Who they will vote for isn't set yet.
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How many Democrats, Republicans are there in RI? Here's the voter breakdown.
While Rhode Island is largely Democrat-led, the actual largest voter bloc is unaffiliated voters.
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RI Democrats praise President Biden; Republicans go on offensive
"History in the making," said House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi. Ken Naylor, leader of the Rhode Island Young Republicans, sees no change in agenda.
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What happens to ballots in Rhode Island now that Biden has dropped out of the race?
The deadline is looming for each national party to certify to the RI Department of State Elections Division the names of those nominated.
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VideoTrump supporters hold gathering in Warwick
Supporters of former President Donald Trump held a gathering outside a New England for Trump store in Warwick on Saturday. 12 News Reporter Lauren Brill has the latest.
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VideoTrump describes assassination attempt with personal details as he accepts Republican nomination
Donald Trump, defiant and bandaged, accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention in a speech that largely ignored his most divisive plans and focused instead on uniting his party — and the nation — just five days after an assassination attempt that could have ended his life. https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/trump-in-highly-personal-speech-will-accept-gop-nomination-again-days-after-assassination-attempt/
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Do RI's Democratic delegates want to lock in Biden early as the nominee? Most are 'strongly opposed.'
So far, they said, a virtual roll call is not in the cards, and Rhode Island's delegation doesn't appear to want it to be.
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VideoVideo Now: 'Biden Will be Nominee', Quentin Fulks says
DNC chairs held a campaign news conference in Milwaukee featuring Quentin Fulks, principal deputy manager of Biden’s reelection campaign.
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VideoNew poll shows 29% approval rate for McKee
12 News politics editor Ted Nesi has the full breakdown on our website: https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/poll-mckee-job-approval-at-29-as-most-rhode-islanders-say-state-is-on-wrong-track/
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VideoTrump heads to convention as authorities investigate motive, security in assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump called for unity and resilience Sunday after an attempt on his life added fresh uncertainty to an already tumultuous presidential campaign and raised sharp questions about how a gunman was able to open fire from a rooftop near a Pennsylvania campaign rally.
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Video2 dead, Trump injured after shooting at campaign rally
The latest information, plus local reaction, on 12 News at 11.
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VideoVideo Now: How will Trump rally shooting affect campaign?
12 News political analyst Joe Fleming weighs in.
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'Violence is never OK': RI political figures decry shooting at Trump rally
RI political figures on both sides of the aisle condemned the shooting in Butler, Pa., that injured the former president and killed an attendee.
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Rhode Island officials react to Trump rally shooting
Strong condemnation and prayers were the reactions among political leaders from Rhode Island after learning that former President Donald Trump had been wounded Saturday night at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. “Political violence of any kind is abhorrent and inexcusable,” Gov. Dan McKee posted on X. “Praying for the safety of former President Trump […] The post Rhode Island officials react to Trump rally shooting appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
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How to watch, stream 2024's Republican National Convention
This year's RNC will see former President Donald Trump announcing his vice presidential candidate and Trump's own nomination.
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VideoCongressman Jake Auchincloss expresses concern over whether Biden can beat Trump
Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss spoke with Kim Kalunian on Thursday on 12 News at Four. He stopped short of calling for Biden to abandon his campaign, but expressed concern over whether he can defeat trump. https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/auchincloss-voters-still-have-deep-and-unaddressed-doubts-about-biden/
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VideoVideo Now: Newsom on hypothetical presidential run, Pelosi remarks, Biden support
During an update on state wildfire response and readiness efforts, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) responded to whether he would run against Vice President Kamala Harris should President Joe Biden drop out of the race, comments attributed to Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and his thoughts on a weekend spent campaigning in support of Biden-Harris,, according to KOVR.
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Could Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos be Biden's biggest fan in RI?
Matos has been on the campaign trail whipping up votes for Joe Biden in both Las Vegas and Philadelphia.
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VideoVideo Now: 'I'm glad that I'm part of a party that people are allowed to think for themselves', Rep. Seth Magaziner reacts to Biden's campaign
'I'm glad that I'm part of a party that people are allowed to think for themselves', Representative Seth Magaziner reacts to Biden's campaign.
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VideoVideo Now: Senator Jack Reed talks about Biden's campaign
Senator Jack Reed talks about Biden's campaign https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/biden-seeks-to-shut-down-calls-for-him-to-drop-out-of-the-race/
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'People are nervous': How do Dem delegates feel ahead of the convention?
We asked Democratic delegates how they were feeling about Biden, a rematch with Trump, and whether they would support a shakeup.
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VideoVideo Now: Rep. Magaziner reacts to debate, 'In the choice between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, there is no question'
US Representative Seth Magaziner shows his support for his candidate in the 2024 presidential election.
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RI legislature approves $98.5M infrastructure bond for Newport. When will voters have a say
Interim City Manager Laura Sitrin estimated the city to need $500 million to complete all of the projects listed in a Capital Improvement Plan.
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VideoGiuliani is disbarred in New York
Rudolph Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, federal prosecutor and legal adviser to Donald Trump, was disbarred in New York on Tuesday after a court found he repeatedly made false statements about Trump’s 2020 election loss. https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-giuliani-disbarred-in-ny-as-court-finds-he-repeatedly-lied-about-trumps-2020-election-loss/
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VideoSupreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election
The Supreme Court on Monday extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss, all but ending prospects the former president could be tried before the November election. https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/supreme-court-sends-trump-immunity-case-back-to-lower-court-dimming-chance-of-trial-before-election/
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VideoVideo Now: Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court
The Supreme Court on Monday extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss, all but ending prospects the former president could be tried before the November election. https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/supreme-court-sends-trump-immunity-case-back-to-lower-court-dimming-chance-of-trial-before-election/
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Wanted: Rhode Island legislative candidates
Advisors attempted to dissuade Sam Bell from challenging longtime state senator Paul Jabour in the 2018 Democratic primary. Despite his political activism as former leader of the Rhode Island Progressive Democrats, Bell was a first-time candidate. Jabour was a Smith Hill veteran, with three decades in the General Assembly. Another challenger, former Rhode Island Commerce […] The post Wanted: Rhode Island legislative candidates appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
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VideoVideo Now: Trump makes remarks after debate, 'This election is a choice between strength and weakness'
Former President Donald Trump held a campaign rally at Historic Greenbrier Farms in Chesapeake, the day after the first 2024 presidential debate between himself and President Biden. https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/who-won-the-debate-biden-or-trump/
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VideoVideo Now: Biden makes remarks after debate, 'I Can Do This Job'
President Joe Biden appearing more energetic Friday, while holding a rally in Raleigh, N.C., It's his first campaign stop after his stumbling performance in the presidential debate on Thursday night. https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/who-won-the-debate-biden-or-trump/
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VideoBiden and Trump hit the campaign trail after 90-minute debate
President Biden and Former President Trump hit the campaign trail on Friday, the day after their historic 90-minute matchup. Jessi Turnure joined 12 News at 4 with the latest on the fallout from last night’s debate. https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/five-takeaways-on-a-pivotal-trump-biden-debate/
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VideoVIdeo Now: Exclusive sound from Senator Jack Reed on the Biden debate
Hear exclusive sound from Senator Jack Reed on the Biden debate. 12 News Reporter Jake Holter heard from the Senator Friday morning.
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Video12 News Now: Who will win the first presidential debate, Joe Biden or Donald Trump?
Tonight’s presidential debate is highly anticipated and high-stakes in many ways, but who will come out on top? Presumptive party nominees, President Biden and former President Trump, will spar live on CNN for the first time this election cycle tonight. 12 News Digital Video Producer Paige Messier walks through the election and how we want to hear from YOU tonight. https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/watch-live-trump-and-biden-to-face-off-in-presidential-debate-rematch/
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Election 2024: Candidate deadline passes. Who's taking first step to run in Newport County
Here's a look at who filed to run for council, school committee and State House seats in Newport County.
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VideoCountdown is on for the first presidential debate of the election cycle
The countdown is on for the first presidential debate between President Biden and Former President Trump this election cycle. Jessi Turnure has more. https://www.wpri.com/news/washington-dc/the-countdown-is-on-to-the-first-debate-of-the-2024-election-cycle/
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It's election season in Rhode Island once again. These are the storylines to watch.
The deadline to declare candidacy is Wednesday, and already these races are shaping up.
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VideoPoll: Biden holds single-digit lead in RI; McKee job approval slumps to 36%
The poll by Salve Regina University’s Pell Center surveyed 1,450 Rhode Island voters who said they are likely to vote in the November election, asking their current opinions about a host of incumbent elected officials as well as how they plan to vote in some key races this fall.
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VideoPoll: McKee job approval slumps to 36%
The poll by Salve Regina University’s Pell Center surveyed 1,450 Rhode Island voters who said they are likely to vote in the November election, asking their current opinions about a host of incumbent elected officials as well as how they plan to vote in some key races this fall. Ted Nesi goes over the results. https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/poll-biden-holds-single-digit-lead-in-ri-mckee-job-approval-slumps-to-36/
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'I'm not backing Trump': Top official in RI's GOP would rather give up his post than back Trump
Steve Frias has served as one of the state's two representatives on the Republican National Committee for 12 years. This year will be his last.
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New poll shows Biden with single-digit lead over Trump in deep blue Rhode Island
The sitting president comfortably beat Trump by more than 20 percentage points in 2020.
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VideoLocal Election Headquarters: Declaring for candidacy and first presidential debate
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse has declared his candidacy and the first presidential debate is this week.
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VideoCampaign to turn Attleboro's Union Theater's lights back on begins
For nearly 25 years, Attleboro's union theater has been in the dark. Now, there's a new campaign to turn the lights back on at the 1920's era theatre. 12 News Reporter Vallery Maravi has the story.
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U.S. Senate candidate Patricia Morgan's campaign filings under scrutiny from FEC. Here's why.
Morgan has received three warning letters from the FEC. She says she has addressed them. The FEC has no record of a response.
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Video12 News Now: Poll about former mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt circulating ahead of campaign deadline
A poll focused on Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt has been going around Woonsocket and North Smithfield, asking voters about her job performance and potential political rivals. Target 12's Tim White and Eli Sherman discuss the poll.
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Senate President Ruggerio announces he is running again, despite health problems
The 75-year-old Senate president told The Journal he has cancer, and missed over a month at the State House because of health concerns.
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VideoMCAS standardized testing may be on the ballot in November
In Massachusetts, MCAS standardized testing may be on the ballot in November. Advocates of replacing the exams as a high school graduation requirement say they have gathered twice the number of signatures needed to have the question placed on the ballot.
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Rhode Island Democrats elect DNC delegates, including ‘uncommitted’ representative
Thirty-five Rhode Island Democrats, including one delegate pledged to represent the “uncommitted” voters who cast protest ballots in the April 2 presidential preference primary, will attend the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this August, following the Rhode Island Democratic State Convention Sunday night. Just shy of 130 state committee members attended the annual convention at […] The post Rhode Island Democrats elect DNC delegates, including ‘uncommitted’ representative appeared fir
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VideoVideo Now: Vice President Kamala Harris discusses gun violence
Vice President Kamala Harris was in Landover, Maryland, to campaign alongside Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks. On Gun Violence Awareness Day, Harris addressed a crowd of about 200 people at Friday's (6/7) campaign event. The vice president drew the contrast between the Biden-Harris administration’s work in passing gun safety legislation with former President Donald Trump’s record on addressing gun violence.
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Election 2024: Who's in and out for local, state races across Newport County
The 2024 Election season is underway across Newport County with seats on local city and town councils, as well as state positions up for grabs.
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VideoCranston voters approve $40 million school repair pitch
12 News is your local election headquarters. Last night, voters approved a 40 million dollars in Cranston school repairs. 12 News Investigator Kate Wilkinson breaks down the results and how the Cranston Superintendent plans to move forward.
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VideoCranston residents to vote on $40 million school bond
Voters in Cranston are heading to the polls Tuesday to decide on a $40 million school bond question.
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Should RI reopen the state Constitution? Voters may decide in November.
The last RI Constitutional Convention was held in 1986. Will 2024 be next?
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VideoTarget 12: Campaign contractor for LT. Gov. Matos has been indicted
A campaign contractor for Lt. Governor Sabina Matos’ failed congressional campaign has been indicted. Holly McLaren has been charged with two felonies and two misdemeanors. https://www.wpri.com/target-12/woman-at-center-of-matos-signature-scandal-criminally-charged/
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Video12 News Now: Elizabeth Moreira to run for Pawtucket House seat
Democrat Elizabeth Moreira formally launched her campaign on Thursday for R.I. House District 58 in Pawtucket, setting up a primary versus state Rep. Cherie Cruz.
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RI Lt. Gov.'s campaign nomination-signature scandal still unfolding with woman's indictment
McLaren is accused of knowingly falsifying nomination papers on behalf of Matos in Jamestown and Newport.
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VideoVIDEO NOW: South Africa’s opposition parties make a final call for historic change the day before election
South African opposition parties made a final appeal to voters Tuesday as the country faces the possibility of a landmark change in its young democracy.
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2024 election poll: Here's how Rhode Islanders feel about Biden, Trump and college protests
Former President Donald Trump is unpopular in Rhode Island, but more than half of polled voters disapproved of Biden's job as president.
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VideoStage collapse at a campaign rally in northern Mexico kills at least 9 people and injures 121
The collapse of a stage in heavy winds at a campaign rally in northern Mexico has killed at least nine people, including a child, and injured 121, the governor of Nuevo Leon state said Thursday. https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/ap-high-wind-topples-part-of-stage-and-sends-a-mexican-presidential-candidate-running-for-safety/
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VideoStrong winds topple stage at a campaign rally in northern Mexico, killing at least 9 people
A strong gust of wind toppled the stage at a campaign rally Wednesday evening in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon, killing at least nine people — including a child — and injuring 63, the state’s governor said.