National Progressive Leader U.S. Senator Sanders Endorses Group of RI Candidates

National Progressive Leader U.S. Senator Sanders Endorses Group of RI Candidates

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has endorsed a number of candidates for local office and the General Assembly in Rhode Island

"...Sanders inspired millions of Americans across the country to fight for bold, progressive values – including many of our candidates, volunteers, and staff. Bernie’s endorsement of all 10 of our General Election candidates demonstrates the extraordinary momentum the Co-op has built and the hope it has inspired in Rhode Island and beyond," said the political organization the RI Political Co-op in an announcement on Thursday night.

The political group was co-founded by former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Brown.

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“Bernie’s movement was an inspiration for myself, the Co-op, and so many of the people involved,” said RI Political Co-op Co-Chair Jeanine Calkin, “It’s exciting to see him endorse our full slate of General Election candidates. We will not rest until we elect them and can begin the work of enacting a Green New Deal, a $15 minimum wage, criminal justice reform, single-payer healthcare, and more.”

The complete list of the Co-op candidates endorsed by Sanders is as follows:

Adamaris Villar – Central Falls City Council, Ward 2

Alex Kithes – Woonsocket City Council

Brandon Potter – House District 16

Charmaine Webster – Woonsocket City Council

Jen Douglas – Senate District 34

Kendra Anderson – Senate District 31

Marlene Guay – Woonsocket City Council

Megan Cotter – House District 39

Michelle McGaw – House District 71

Vaughan Miller – Woonsocket City Council