Rhode Island
David Segal
U.S. House, Rhode Island Congressional District 2
From Ballotpedia: "David Segal (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District. Segal declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on September 13, 2022.
Segal (Democratic Party) was a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 2. Segal assumed office in 2007. Segal left office in 2010."
David is the progressive candidate running with five other Democratic candidates after the incumbent announced his retirement. Progressive support will be needed NOW for this nationally known progressive organizer to build his base to win the primary in the September 13th primary. Congressional District Two has been democratic, so if David wins the primary, he can win in the General Election on November 8th, as long as Progressives get out and vote for him. UPDATE: Unfortunately, David lost his primary.
Matt Brown
Governor, Rhode Island
From Ballotpedia: "Matt Brown (Democratic Party) is running for election for Governor of Rhode Island. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2022."
Matt will be facing 4 other Democrats in the September 13th primary, one of which is the incumbent who was appointed after the elected Governor took a position in the Biden administration. Matt is fortunate in that he has name recognition having served as RI Secretary of State 2003 to 2007, and having run for Governor in 2018. Progressives should be planning to support Matt NOW in order that he will have sufficient support in the Primary to win. UPDATE: Unfortunately, Matt lost his primary bid.
Cynthia Mendes
Lieutenant Governor, Rhode Island
From Ballotpedia: "Cynthia Mendes (Democratic Party) is a member of the Rhode Island State Senate, representing District 18. She assumed office on January 5, 2021. Her current term ends on January 3, 2023.
Mendes (Democratic Party) is running for election for Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2022."
Cynthia is on the primary ballot with 2 other Democrats, 1 an incumbent serving after the elected LTC Gov became Governor. Progressives should be supporting her NOW so that she can win the primary. If she wins the primary, she will face a Republican and an Independent candidate in the General Election on November 8th. Progressives in RI should be getting out the vote for Cynthia and voting for Cynthia in both the primary election on September 13th and in the General Eletcion on November 8th.
Sam Bell
State Senate, Rhode Island State Senate District 5
From Ballotpedia: "Sam Bell (Democratic Party) is a member of the Rhode Island State Senate, representing District 5. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. His current term ends on January 3, 2023.
Bell (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate to represent District 5. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2022."
Sam has one challenger in the Democratic primary on September 13th. Progressives in RI should be supporting Sam NOW so that he can win his primary. If Sam wins the primary, he will be unopposed in the General Election on November 8th. Progressives in his District should be getting out the vote for Sam and planning to vote for him in the primary on September 13th.
Dawn Euer
State Senate, Rhode Island State Senate District 13
From Ballotpedia: "Dawn Euer (Democratic Party) is a member of the Rhode Island State Senate, representing District 13. She assumed office in 2017. Her current term ends on January 3, 2023.
Euer (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate to represent District 13. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2022."
Dawn is running unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13th. She will be opposed by a Republican challenger in the General Election. Progressives in RI should be supporting Dawn so that she can build her base to win in November. Progressives in Dawn's District should plan to get out the vote and to vote for Dawn in the General Election on November 8th.
Meghan Kallman
State Senate, Rhode Island State Senate District 15
From Ballotpedia: "Meghan Kallman (Democratic Party) is a member of the Rhode Island State Senate, representing District 15. She assumed office on January 5, 2021. Her current term ends on January 3, 2023.
Kallman (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate to represent District 15. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2022."
Meghan is unopposed in the Democratic primary. She will be opposed by a Republican challenger in the November 8th General Election. Progressives should be supporting her now in order that she has a sufficient base of support to win the General Election. The redistricted District 15 includes much of the same geographic area but has expanded SE along I-1 and has lost the densely populated Pawtucket urban area, and it is uncertain what impact this will have on the election. Progressives in District 15 should be getting out the vote for Meghan and should be planning to vote for Meghan in the November 8th General Election.
Melanie DuPont
State Senate, Rhode Island State Senate District 22
From Ballotpedia: "Melanie DuPont (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Rhode Island State Senate to represent District 22. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2022."
Melanie will compete in the Democratic primary against one other Democrat. Progressives should be supporting her NOW so that she can build her base and win. If Melanie wins the primary, she will face a Republican candidate in the General Election on November 8th. Progressives in her District should get out the vote for her and vote for Melanie in both the primary and the General Election.
Jeanine Calkin
State Senate, Rhode Island State Senate District 30
From Ballotpedia: "Jeanine Calkin (Democratic Party) is a member of the Rhode Island State Senate, representing District 30. She assumed office on January 5, 2021. Her current term ends on January 3, 2023.
Calkin (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate to represent District 30. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2022."
Jeanine has the incumbent advantage in the Democratic primary on September 13th, but will face 1 challenger in the primary. Progressives should be supporting Jeanine NOW so that she can build her base and win the primary. If Jeanine wins the primary, she will face a Republican challenger in the General Election. District 30 has expanded westward and eastward and has lost its north panhandle, and it is uncertain what impact this will have on the election. Progressives in Jeanine's District should be getting out the vote and planning to get out the vote in BOTH the primary and the General Election.
David Morales
State House, Rhode Island State House District 7
From Ballotpedia: "David Morales (Democratic Party) is a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 7. He assumed office on January 5, 2021. His current term ends on January 3, 2023.
Morales (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives to represent District 7. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2022."
In another win for Progressives, David is running unopposed in the Democratic primary and in the General Election. Progressives in his District should get out the vote for him and plan to vote for him in the General Election on November 8th.
Giona Picheco
State House, Rhode Island State House District 14
From Ballotpedia: "Giona Picheco (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives to represent District 14. Picheco is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2022."
Giona is running challenging the incumbent Democrat for this RI House seat. It is important that Progressives support Giona NOW in order that she can win the primary. If Giona wins the primary, she will be unopposed in the General Election on November 8th since there are only Democrats running for this seat. Progressives in Giona's Ward should be getting out the vote for her and planning to vote for her on September 13th in the primary election, and in the General Election on November 8th.