Elections: Providence Clash, Signature Woes & Another McKee SnubNews Feed1 day ago6 min readSmiley, Morales clash over rent, police and schoolsState Rep. Robert Craven announces run for Rhode Island attorney generalSignature disputes plague potential RI candidatesMcKee picks up Teamsters endorsement after AFL-CIO snubPAST ELECTION NEWA new super PAC to back Republican candidate for R.I. governorRI Democratic Party votes not to endorse for governor, in blow to McKeeMcKee responds after not getting party endorsementMcKee loses endorsement of his hometown DemocratsCumberland Democrats endorse Helena Foulkes over incumbent McKeeDem city, town chairs endorse Foulkes over McKeeSmiley, Morales spar in first mayoral debateFoulkes campaign to hit airwaves with first TV adFoulkes campaign pounces on McKee ad sex joke mishapMcKee campaign edits TV ad to remove sex, drug jokesWho Can Lead Rhode Island’s Second-Largest City Through What Comes Next?Gina Raimondo says she won't seek presidency in 2028McKee campaign set to start airing TV ads this weekCan trailing McKee achieve a historic turnaround to win?Why a former Central Falls mayor quickly ended a state treasurer bid5 days after filing, Moreau withdraws from RI treasurer raceMorales nabs endorsement from Sen. Bernie Sanders in Providence mayoral raceHelena Foulkes outlines $100 million classroom-to-career proposal in economic planJohn Loughlin kicks off campaign for RI Lt. GovernorGubernatorial candidate Elaine PelinoFoulkes raises over $1M for gov campaign during Q1Former solar sales CEO being sued by AG launches Rhode Island gubernatorial campaignFoulkes jumps out to bigger lead in latest UNH pollFoulkes raises twice as much as McKee in first quarter of 2026Foulkes raises over $1M for gov campaign during Q1A closer look at the mayoral race in ProvidenceProvidence mayoral candidates discuss housing, schools and immigration at public forumPoll: Foulkes still ahead of McKee in RI gov primaryKen Block could have an edge in RI governors race if voters learn more about him, poll findsMcKee touts proposed gas tax cut in budgetProvidence mayoral race’s first forum brings Democratic party fault lines into focusProvidence mayoral candidates discuss housing, schools and immigration at public forumThe data center debate has come to RI. Where candidates stand.Ken Block announces 2026 run for RI governorKen Block’s independent bid brings a familiar spoiler question to the Rhode Island governor’s raceRepublican John Loughlin tells '10 News Conference' how he sees lieutenant governor's roleWhy RI's elections could see some big changes this yearMorales campaign poll shows double-digit lead against SmileyNew business group backing challengers for Shekarchi, LawsonOral surgeon launches campaign for 2nd Congressional District“Doc” Skoly will face Vic Mellor in GOP primary for US CongressMcKee proposes phasing out tax on Social Security benefits in RIRI Democratic Party hires former Magaziner aide as executive directorMagaziner and Mellor trade barbs over charity donationsFlanked by labor and Democratic leaders, RI Secretary of State Gregg Amore kicks off reelection bid‘Disgraceful’: What McKee’s remark says about his warped view of primary electionsHow to win voters and influence revenue: McKee, Foulkes embrace millionaire’s tax in different waysR.I. AFL-CIO president sees ‘narrow path’ to victory for Governor McKeeFoulkes pitches millionaire tax to fund 20,000 homesFoulkes responds after McKee calls election challenge "disgraceful"Former Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong enters lieutenant governor race'We have had no reckoning': Foulkes criticizes McKee in NBC 10 interviewWith congressional seat questions, migration boosts RI population as deaths top birthsRI Rep. Patricia Serpa won’t seek reelectionMatos' mission to bring more grocery stores to RIPawtucket mayor faces first serious primary in 15 yearsHouse Speaker Shekarchi says he won't run for governor this yearHealthcareLt. Gov. Sabina Matos launches reelection campaignFormer Senate majority leader confirmed as District Court judgeAllyn Meyers elected new GOP chair10 years after his death, Buddy Cianci's legacy remains complicatedMedia barred from vote on new RI GOP chairman. What to knowWho has the edge in 2026's political races, from governor to Congress?House Speaker Joe Shekarchi talks potential run for governorFoulkes wants ban on lobbyist donations to lawmakers during Assembly sessionRepublican newcomer launches campaign for RI treasurer’s officeRhode Island GOP Chairman Joe Powers to step downGina Raimondo is still interested in running for president in 2028: ‘It’s a job that I would know how to do’Poll: McKee 'very unpopular,' trails in primary raceBrewed Awakenings owner hopes to jolt RI's electionsPolitical Roundtable with Joe Fleming and Cara CromwellHelena Foulkes, candidate for governor, on opioids, CostcoGuckian announces run for governorTall order for R.I. GOP? Aaron Guckian focused on moderation and compassion.Providence City Council member Sue AnderBois launches campaign for lieutenant governorNo. 2 at the R.I. State Police accepts job with the Diocese of ProvidenceR.I. Senate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone swears he has no desire to be Senate presidentR.I. Senate roiled by prospect of primary challenges by relatives of two Democratic leadersMcKee faces lowest approval rating among state governors in Morning Consult surveyCannabis Control Commission chair stepping downFormer Cannabis Control Commission chair takes step toward attorney general runNewcomer joins Providence mayor's race. Who is Michael English?'10 News Conference' takes closer look at Rep. Moulton's decision to challenge Sen. MarkeyAds promoting McKee's 'Math Matters' don't cross a line, watchdog says.State Rep. Jason Knight launches campaign for Rhode Island attorney general'I just didn't want it enough': Peter Neronha rules out run for governorRep. Craven resigns as judiciary committee chair, won't run for reelectionScrutiny ends attorney general candidate's campaign days after it startedYou can see it coming, right?R.I. elections board slashes campaign finance fines in the hopes of getting scofflaws to pay upRep. Robert Craven bows out of Rhode Island Attorney General raceRep. Craven kicks off campaign for RI attorney generalRep. David Morales announces run for Providence mayorSecretary of state ends probe into McKee aide tied to ILO scandalPawtucket mayor to kick off 2026 reelection bidJeff Levy enters race for vacant Providence City Council Ward 2 seatMcKee splits with campaign manager after less than three monthsHummel, Violet & McGowan Discuss Dan McKee Campaign Shakeup & 3-Way ContestMcKee campaign manager is out after less than 3 monthsKeith Hoffmann files to run for RI attorney generalFamiglietti rolls to victory in special Senate election to succeed Ruggerio.Foulkes tops McKee in latest fundraising as 2026 governor’s race draws nearerLooking ahead to the race for Rhode Island attorney generalA year out from the 2026 election, new poll finds McKee's job approval slipping. What to know.McKee approval rating low, little faith bridge rebuild will be on time and budgetWith a job approval rating of 25%, does Gov. Dan McKee have a path to victory in 2026?'10 News Conference' asks Speaker Joe Shekarchi about run for governor, affordable housingStefano Famiglietti wins Democratic primary in race to fill Dominick Ruggerio's Senate seatKalus accuses McKee of ‘coordinated smear campaign’ after settling lawsuit over textsA contractor said Ashley Kalus called him slurs. He's now saying some texts were fake.Lawsuit accuses North Providence Mayor of having town employee perform improper workEx-Matos campaign worker admits to role in fake signature scandal. What to know.McKee hires ex-Hochul staffer to head reelection bidRhode Islanders take dim view of state’s economy, McKee in new pollsRepublican enters race for Ruggerio’s old Senate seatHere are the candidates for Ruggerio’s old Senate seatAttorney General Neronha 'semi-interested' in run for governorPodcaster, radio host Bill Bartholomew weighs 2026 run for lieutenant governorNorth Providence councilman joins race for Ruggerio’s Senate seatWhat can campaign fundraising reveal about next year’s race for governor in R.I.?Kalus purchases $3.3 million home in ProvidenceFoulkes raises twice as much as McKee in latest fundraising quarterFoulkes raises more than double McKee in Q1. But here's who has the biggest war chest.Former Gov. Gina Raimondo hints at 2028 presidential bidMatos almost ‘quit everything’ amid signature scandal that derailed congressional bidMcKee and Trump approval ratings match in Rhode IslandNew poll shows McKee approval rating slipping to second-lowest in USGov. Dan McKee launches reelection campaign with videoRep. Magaziner backtracks on living in district he representsU.S. Rep Seth Magaziner reverses course on plans to move into his districtGov. McKee will announce reelection bid with release of videoWho is donating to the RI governor's race? Here's what we know so far.Sen. Jack Reed confirms he'll run for reelectionGov. McKee seeks $34 million to purchase Citizens Bank building for state useMcKee announces an upcoming announcement, essentially confirming reelection bidMcKee picks new RI housing secretary. Here's who will take overGov. McKee’s 2025 State of the State AddressMcKee's $14.2B budget proposal includes fee on electric vehicles, revenue from truck tollsMcKee Administration Blocks Press Access, Threatens Protesters During State AddressMcKee job approval 3rd-lowest in US. Why he says that's good news
