By: Dan McGowan
Posted: Aug 27, 2018 12:04 AM EDT
Updated: Aug 27, 2018 12:11 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – With classes set to begin for students across Rhode Island, Eyewitness News asked superintendents from every district to identify their district’s biggest strengths and challenges heading into 2018.
Each school leader was asked five questions: 1. What’s the number one thing parents and students should know about this district this year?2. What is the biggest challenge your district faces? 3. With voters set to consider a $250-million ballot question for school repairs across the state, what are the top three building improvements needed in your district? 4. What will your school district look like 10 years from now? 5. Tell us something nobody knows about your district.
So how did they respond?
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Monday, August 27, 2018
Monday, August 20, 2018
Dan McGowan's Voter Guides - Wards 9 and 15 (belated)
Ward 15
Posted: Aug 10, 2018 12:01 AM EDT
Updated: Aug 10, 2018 07:49 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Next up: the candidates for the Ward 15 City Council seat.
Councilwoman Sabina Matos is facing a primary challenge against Democrat Oscar Vargas to represent parts of the Olneyville, Valley and Silver Lake neighborhoods. The winner of the Sept. 12 primary will not have an opponent in the general election.
Ward 15 Voter Guide
Ward 9
Posted: Aug 20, 2018 12:01 AM EDT
Updated: Aug 20, 2018 12:01 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – It's round three for Councilwoman Carmen Castillo and Hector Jose.
Castillo has twice defeated Jose in the past, first in the 2011 special Democratic primary to fill the Ward 9 seat following the death of Miguel Luna, and again in 2014. Now the two will have their first head-to-head matchup in the Sept. 12 primary.
Ward 9 Voter Guide
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Ward 2
Ward 4
Ward 5
Ward 7
Ward 8
Ward 10
Ward 12
Ward 13
Posted: Aug 10, 2018 12:01 AM EDT
Updated: Aug 10, 2018 07:49 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Next up: the candidates for the Ward 15 City Council seat.
Councilwoman Sabina Matos is facing a primary challenge against Democrat Oscar Vargas to represent parts of the Olneyville, Valley and Silver Lake neighborhoods. The winner of the Sept. 12 primary will not have an opponent in the general election.
Ward 15 Voter Guide
Ward 9
Posted: Aug 20, 2018 12:01 AM EDT
Updated: Aug 20, 2018 12:01 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – It's round three for Councilwoman Carmen Castillo and Hector Jose.
Castillo has twice defeated Jose in the past, first in the 2011 special Democratic primary to fill the Ward 9 seat following the death of Miguel Luna, and again in 2014. Now the two will have their first head-to-head matchup in the Sept. 12 primary.
Ward 9 Voter Guide
Ward 1
Ward 2
Ward 4
Ward 5
Ward 7
Ward 8
Ward 10
Ward 12
Ward 13
Friday, August 17, 2018
Dan McGowan's Voter Guides - New! Wards 7 and 10
Ward 7
Posted: Aug 17, 2018 12:04 AM EDT
Updated: Aug 17, 2018 08:54 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – The chairman of the most powerful City Council committee in Providence is facing a Democratic primary.
Councilman John Igliozzi, who serves as majority leader and chairman of the Finance Committee, is facing a challenge from David Marshall in Ward 7, which includes Silver Lake.
Ward 7 Voter Guide
Ward 10
Posted: Aug 15, 2018 12:01 AM EDT
Updated: Aug 15, 2018 12:01 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – It’s a rematch in Ward 10.
Providence City Councilman Luis Aponte is facing a Democratic primary challenge from Pedro Espinal, who lost by just 15 votes when the two squared off in 2006. Ward 10 includes the
Washington Park and Lower South Providence neighborhoods.
Ward 10 Voter Guide
Ward 1
Ward 2
Ward 4
Ward 5
Ward 8
Ward 12
Ward 13
Posted: Aug 17, 2018 12:04 AM EDT
Updated: Aug 17, 2018 08:54 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – The chairman of the most powerful City Council committee in Providence is facing a Democratic primary.
Councilman John Igliozzi, who serves as majority leader and chairman of the Finance Committee, is facing a challenge from David Marshall in Ward 7, which includes Silver Lake.
Ward 7 Voter Guide
Ward 10
Posted: Aug 15, 2018 12:01 AM EDT
Updated: Aug 15, 2018 12:01 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – It’s a rematch in Ward 10.
Providence City Councilman Luis Aponte is facing a Democratic primary challenge from Pedro Espinal, who lost by just 15 votes when the two squared off in 2006. Ward 10 includes the
Washington Park and Lower South Providence neighborhoods.
Ward 10 Voter Guide
Ward 1
Ward 2
Ward 4
Ward 5
Ward 8
Ward 12
Ward 13
Thursday, August 16, 2018
LWV Mayoral Debate
The Providence League of Women Voters, in conjunction with URI's MPA Program at Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies, is excited to announce, that it will host a Providence Mayoral Forum on September 4 from 7-8:30 p.m. at URI's Paff Auditorium on the Providence Campus, located at 80 Washington Street. The public is invited to hear the five candidates discuss the issues that affect the capital city.
Questions for the candidates may be sent to LWVProvidence@lwvri.org (please note that this address is case sensitive). Time will be limited, so we may not be able to ask all questions.
The program will be moderated by Scott MacKay a commentator for Rhode Island Public Radio's Political Roundtable.
Candidates:
ROBERT A DEROBBIO, Democrat
JEFFREY E LEMIRE, Independent
JORGE O ELORZA, Democrat
KOBI JASON DENNIS, Democrat
DIANNE S WITMAN, Independent
Questions for the candidates may be sent to LWVProvidence@lwvri.org (please note that this address is case sensitive). Time will be limited, so we may not be able to ask all questions.
The program will be moderated by Scott MacKay a commentator for Rhode Island Public Radio's Political Roundtable.
Candidates:
ROBERT A DEROBBIO, Democrat
JEFFREY E LEMIRE, Independent
JORGE O ELORZA, Democrat
KOBI JASON DENNIS, Democrat
DIANNE S WITMAN, Independent
Monday, August 13, 2018
Dan McGowan's Voter Guide - Ward 4
Ward 4
Posted: Aug 13, 2018 12:03 AM EDT
Updated: Aug 13, 2018 12:03 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Another veteran Providence councilman is facing a challenge from the left.
This time it’s Councilman Nick Narducci, who has a Democratic primary matchup with progressive Jason Roias in Ward 4, which includes the North End. There are no other candidates running in the general election, so the Sept. 12 primary will decide who holds the seat.
Ward 4 Voter Guide
Posted: Aug 13, 2018 12:03 AM EDT
Updated: Aug 13, 2018 12:03 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Another veteran Providence councilman is facing a challenge from the left.
This time it’s Councilman Nick Narducci, who has a Democratic primary matchup with progressive Jason Roias in Ward 4, which includes the North End. There are no other candidates running in the general election, so the Sept. 12 primary will decide who holds the seat.
Ward 4 Voter Guide
Sunday, August 12, 2018
Rhode Island House District 4, Rhode Island Senate District 6, and Mayor of Providence Debates
UPRISE RI
August 10, 2018 - Steve Ahlquist - Elections 2018
Three Democratic party primary debates were held in Providence on Thursday evening at the Dr Martin Luther King Elementary School in Providence Thursday evening. Candidates for Rhode Island House District 4, Rhode Island Senate District 6 and Mayor of Providence took questions from WPRI/Channel 12 reporter Dan McGowan and the audience, in an event that pushed the three-hour mark on a hot, sweaty night...
The debates were sponsored by the Mount Hope Neighborhood Association, Summit Neighborhood Association and Observatory Neighborhood Association, in collaboration with the Providence Cultural Equity Initiative.
Full Story
August 10, 2018 - Steve Ahlquist - Elections 2018
Three Democratic party primary debates were held in Providence on Thursday evening at the Dr Martin Luther King Elementary School in Providence Thursday evening. Candidates for Rhode Island House District 4, Rhode Island Senate District 6 and Mayor of Providence took questions from WPRI/Channel 12 reporter Dan McGowan and the audience, in an event that pushed the three-hour mark on a hot, sweaty night...
The debates were sponsored by the Mount Hope Neighborhood Association, Summit Neighborhood Association and Observatory Neighborhood Association, in collaboration with the Providence Cultural Equity Initiative.
Full Story
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Primary Mail ballot applications due by August 22
Can't make it to the polls on Election Day? Remember you can still vote by mail.
For the first time in Rhode Island, Secretary Gorbea is including return postage for all mail ballots, making it easier to vote by mail.
Get the process started by downloading your mail ballot application today.
Primary - Democrat
Primary - Republican
Primary - Moderate
Primary - Non-Partisan
Fill out the application and send to your local board of canvassers by 4 p.m. on August 22.
Learn more about voting by mail.
Learn how to vote by mail at vote.ri.gov.
For the first time in Rhode Island, Secretary Gorbea is including return postage for all mail ballots, making it easier to vote by mail.
Get the process started by downloading your mail ballot application today.
Primary - Democrat
Primary - Republican
Primary - Moderate
Primary - Non-Partisan
Fill out the application and send to your local board of canvassers by 4 p.m. on August 22.
Learn more about voting by mail.
Learn how to vote by mail at vote.ri.gov.
Dan McGowan's Voter Guides - Wards 1, 2, 5, 8, 12 & 13
Ward 1
Posted: Aug 06, 2018 12:02 AM EDT
Updated: Aug 07, 2018 01:38 PM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – For the first time in 12 years, Providence’s Ward 1 has a competitive City Council race.
Councilman Seth Yurdin is facing a Democratic primary challenge from Justice Gaines in a ward that includes Fox Point, downtown and parts of the Wayland and College Hill neighborhoods.
Ward 2
Posted: Jul 30, 2018 07:58 AM EDT
Updated: Jul 30, 2018 07:58 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – The race to replace outgoing Providence City Councilman Sam Zurier is on.
Three Democrats – Helen Anthony, Ryan Holt and Mark Feinstein – are seeking to represent Ward 2, the East Side district that includes the College Hill, Wayland and Blackstone neighborhoods.
Ward 5
Posted: Aug 03, 2018 05:56 AM EDT
Updated: Aug 03, 2018 06:22 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – One of the most vote-rich wards in Providence has a competitive City Council race.
First-term Democrat Jo-Ann Ryan is facing a primary challenge from Steven Cianci and Aaron Jaehnig in Ward 5, which includes the Mount Pleasant and Elmhurst neighborhoods. The primary is Sept. 12.
Ward 5 Voter Guide
Ward 8
Posted: Aug 08, 2018 12:02 AM EDT
Updated: Aug 08, 2018 08:51 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – If it’s election season in Providence, you can bet Ward 8 has a hot race.
Two-term Democratic incumbent Wilbur Jennings is facing primary challenges from James Taylor and Deya Garcia. The winner will take on independents Dave Talan and Carlos Diaz in the general election to represent the South Elmwood, Reservoir Triangle, West End neighborhoods that comprise Ward 8.
Ward 8 Voter Guide
Ward 8
Posted: Aug 08, 2018 12:02 AM EDT
Updated: Aug 08, 2018 08:51 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – If it’s election season in Providence, you can bet Ward 8 has a hot race.
Two-term Democratic incumbent Wilbur Jennings is facing primary challenges from James Taylor and Deya Garcia. The winner will take on independents Dave Talan and Carlos Diaz in the general election to represent the South Elmwood, Reservoir Triangle, West End neighborhoods that comprise Ward 8.
Ward 8 Voter Guide
Ward 12
Posted: Jul 27, 2018 12:13 PM EDT
Updated: Aug 07, 2018 01:36 PM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – With no one else on the ballot in the Democratic primary or general election, Katherine Kerwin is all but guaranteed to be the next councilperson in Providence’s Ward 12.
Kerwin will succeed longtime Councilman Terry Hassett, a Democrat who was first elected in 1997. Hassett did not qualify to appear on the ballot.
Ward 12 Voter Guide responses
Ward 13
Posted: Jul 31, 2018 08:01 PM EDT
Updated: Aug 01, 2018 09:07 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Ward 13 has been represented by only two councilors in the last 34 years: Democrats John Lombardi and Bryan Principe.
Now four new Democrats – Cyd McKenna, Rachel Miller, Raymond Berarducci and Leslie Papp – are vying to replace Principe, who announced earlier this year he would not seek re-election to represent the Federal Hill and West End neighborhoods he has served since 2011.
Saturday, August 4, 2018
Dan McGowan's Voter Guides - Wards 2, 5, & 13
Ward 2
Posted: Jul 30, 2018 07:58 AM EDT
Updated: Jul 30, 2018 07:58 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – The race to replace outgoing Providence City Councilman Sam Zurier is on.
Three Democrats – Helen Anthony, Ryan Holt and Mark Feinstein – are seeking to represent Ward 2, the East Side district that includes the College Hill, Wayland and Blackstone neighborhoods.
Ward 5
Posted: Aug 03, 2018 05:56 AM EDT
Updated: Aug 03, 2018 06:22 AM EDT
Updated: Aug 03, 2018 06:22 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – One of the most vote-rich wards in Providence has a competitive City Council race.
First-term Democrat Jo-Ann Ryan is facing a primary challenge from Steven Cianci and Aaron Jaehnig in Ward 5, which includes the Mount Pleasant and Elmhurst neighborhoods. The primary is Sept. 12.
Ward 13
Posted: Jul 31, 2018 08:01 PM EDT
Updated: Aug 01, 2018 09:07 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Ward 13 has been represented by only two councilors in the last 34 years: Democrats John Lombardi and Bryan Principe.
Now four new Democrats – Cyd McKenna, Rachel Miller, Raymond Berarducci and Leslie Papp – are vying to replace Principe, who announced earlier this year he would not seek re-election to represent the Federal Hill and West End neighborhoods he has served since 2011.
Register for the Primaries!
There's still time to register to vote for the Primaries! The deadline for registration is August 13.
For more information: https://vote.sos.ri.gov/
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Dan McGowan's Voter Guides - Wards 2 & 13
Ward 2
Posted: Jul 30, 2018 07:58 AM EDT
Updated: Jul 30, 2018 07:58 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – The race to replace outgoing Providence City Councilman Sam Zurier is on.
Three Democrats – Helen Anthony, Ryan Holt and Mark Feinstein – are seeking to represent Ward 2, the East Side district that includes the College Hill, Wayland and Blackstone neighborhoods.
Ward 2 Voter Guide
Ward 13
Posted: Jul 31, 2018 08:01 PM EDT
Updated: Aug 01, 2018 09:07 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Ward 13 has been represented by only two councilors in the last 34 years: Democrats John Lombardi and Bryan Principe.
Now four new Democrats – Cyd McKenna, Rachel Miller, Raymond Berarducci and Leslie Papp – are vying to replace Principe, who announced earlier this year he would not seek re-election to represent the Federal Hill and West End neighborhoods he has served since 2011.
Ward 13 Voter Guide
Posted: Jul 30, 2018 07:58 AM EDT
Updated: Jul 30, 2018 07:58 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – The race to replace outgoing Providence City Councilman Sam Zurier is on.
Three Democrats – Helen Anthony, Ryan Holt and Mark Feinstein – are seeking to represent Ward 2, the East Side district that includes the College Hill, Wayland and Blackstone neighborhoods.
Ward 2 Voter Guide
Ward 13
Posted: Jul 31, 2018 08:01 PM EDT
Updated: Aug 01, 2018 09:07 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Ward 13 has been represented by only two councilors in the last 34 years: Democrats John Lombardi and Bryan Principe.
Now four new Democrats – Cyd McKenna, Rachel Miller, Raymond Berarducci and Leslie Papp – are vying to replace Principe, who announced earlier this year he would not seek re-election to represent the Federal Hill and West End neighborhoods he has served since 2011.
Ward 13 Voter Guide
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