Eye on the Election: Rhode Island & National Election News Central
Hinckley taps Loughlin to run Senate campaign
The Barry Hinckley for Senate campaign has announced that John Loughlin, former candidate for U.S. Representative in 2009 against David Cicilline will assume the position of campaign executive director.
Republicans battle it out in Florida
The polls are open in Florida for a primary that Mitt Romney hopes will give him a stronger hand in the race for the Republican presidential nomination.
Congressional Delegation weighs in on Obama's SoU
The entire congressional delegation lauded President Obama’s 2012 State of the Union Speech on the WPRO Morning News with Tara Granahan and Andrew Gobeil.
Redistricting plan set to be reviewed by lawmakers
A controversial plan to redraw Rhode Island's political map is set to be reviewed by state lawmakers.
Loughlin explains decision to not run for congress
Former Congressional Candidate John Loughlin said he would rather not run for office than give Congressman David Cicilline an easy shot at reelection.
Loughlin will not run for Congress again
John Loughlin former congressional candidate in 2010 against David Cicilline announced this morning that he will not run for congress again.
Bielat ponders second run for Frank's Congressional seat
Sean Bielat the Republican who ran unsuccessfully for Barney Frank’s congressional seat in 2009 is hinting that he will be running again.
Romney grabs major victory in NH, Paul grabs second
Mitt Romney cruised to a solid victory in the New Hampshire primary Tuesday night, picking up steam from his first-place finish in the lead-off Iowa caucuses and firmly establishing himself as the man to beat for the Republican presidential nomination.
New redistricting map unveiled in response to criticism
The Special Commission on Reapportionment released a new Congressional redistricting map, "Congress F", at a public hearing Thursday night.
RI Libertarians to support Gary Johnson for president
The Libertarian Party of Rhode Island says it will work to ensure the party's new presidential candidate has s a spot on next year's presidential ballot in the Ocean State.
Langevin and others lash out at Cicilline for redistricting plans
A redistricting map that was unveiled Monday night has candidates and Congressman Langevin steaming.
Romney: Likes being able to "fire" people
Mitt Romney says he likes being able to "fire people" who don't provide adequate business services.
Frank: 'I do not choose to run for Congress in 2012'
Congressman Barney Frank says his current term in Congress, his 16th, will be his last. The Bay State Democrat cited congressional redistricting and his advancing age as key factors.
Mass. Congressman Barney Frank will not run again
Congressman Barney Frank of the 4rth Congressional District in Massachusetts will not seek re-election in 2012.
Speculation over who will be the next GOP Chair
Speculation over who will take over as Chairman of the RI Republican Party has begun after the resignation of Chairman Ken McKay became public Sunday evening.
Loughlin, Doherty campaigns react to GOP primary decision
Michael Napolitano spokesperson for the John Loughlin Campaign denies claims that the GOP refusal to close the primary in last night’s vote is a serious blow to Loughlin.
Former RI governor endorses Romney
The campaign of Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney says it has picked up the endorsement of former Rhode Island Governor Donald Carcieri.
RI mulls ban on political paraphernalia at polls
Rhode Island officials are considering a ban on political hats, T-shirts, buttons, badges and stickers at polling places.
Former Gov. Carcieri officially endorses Doherty for Congress
Former Governor Donald Carcieri is joined by several other notable Rhode Island Republicans in officially endorsing Brendan Doherty for election to the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's First Congressional District.
Many NH voters have reservations about Romney
630 WPRO will carry primary coverage and results live from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday evening.
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