Voters in four states will weigh in Tuesday on their parties’ presidential nominees, a largely symbolic vote now that both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have locked up the Democratic and Republican nominations.… MORE
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What to expect in the April 2 presidential and state primaries
Although multiple names remain on the presidential ballots in Wisconsin, Connecticut, New York and Rhode Island, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump face no major challengers and already have secured more delegates than they need to win their parties’ nominations at the conventions this summer.… MORE
Chinese billionaire pleads guilty to straw donor scheme in New York and Rhode Island
A Chinese billionaire pleaded guilty Monday to violating U.S. election laws by funneling illegal straw donations to a New York City official, a member of the U.S. House and a congressional candidate.… MORE
Former Marine and crypto lawyer John Deaton to challenge Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Republican John Deaton, a former U.S. Marine and cryptocurrency attorney, announced Monday that he is challenging Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren as she runs for her third term in office.… MORE
Rep. Gabe Amo, the first Black representative from Rhode Island in Congress, is sworn into office
New Democratic Rep. Gabe Amo, the first Black representative from Rhode Island in Congress, was sworn into office Monday.… MORE
Democrat Gabe Amo becomes Rhode Island's first Black candidate elected to Congress
Democrat Gabe Amo defeated Republican Gerry Leonard to win Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District seat Tuesday, becoming the state’s first Black candidate elected to Congress.… MORE
Abortion debate has dominated this election year. Here are Tuesday's races to watch
Democrat Gabe Amo and Republican Gerry Leonard face off in a special election to complete the term of former Democratic U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, who resigned in May after seven terms. … MORE
Democrat Gabe Amo one win away from being 1st person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress
For generations, the political face of Rhode Island was often Italian or Irish American. But that is changing.… MORE
Ex-White House aide Gabe Amo wins Rhode Island Democratic primary in congressional special election
Former White House aide Gabe Amo came out on top in a crowded Democratic primary for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District special election Tuesday, beating out a slew of fellow candidates to move on to the general election in the heavily Democratic state.… MORE
Rhode Island voters to decide Democratic and Republican primary races for congressional seat
Rhode Island voters are casting their ballots Tuesday in a primary contest to winnow down a field of candidates vying for the U.S. House seat vacated by former Democratic Rep. David Cicilline, including a handful who could make history by being the first person of color to go on to be elected to Congress from Rhode Island.… MORE
