AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRhode Island Election Results: Helena Foulkes won the governor’s office, while Sabina Matos, Kim Ahern, Nellie Gorbea? Wait Diossa, and Gregg Amore won statewide races. Jack Reed, Gabe Amo and Seth Magaziner were reelected to Congress. Allan Fung won a state House seat in Cranston, and David Morales was elected Providence mayor. Ballot Measures: Providence voters approved an initiative that could lead the city to divest from Israel. Voters also approved $450 million in borrowing, including $120 million for affordable housing, while rejecting two other bond questions. Local Races: Democrats swept three Warren Town Council seats; Gendron unseated Woonsocket’s mayor, and Newport elected four at-large councilors. State Oversight: An inspector general finalist withdrew after taking a job in Washington state, leaving Gov. Dan McKee two candidates to consider. Education: Providence schools Superintendent Javier Montañez announced he will resign amid leadership upheaval.
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