RI Political Cooperative Announces 24 Progressive Candidates for Offices Across State

RI Political Cooperative Announces 24 Progressive Candidates for Offices Across State

The Rhode Island Political Cooperative has announced that the organization has 24 candidates who have filed for state and local offices this election cycle. 

With ten candidates for Rhode Island Senate, seven candidates for Rhode Island House, four candidates running for Woonsocket City Council, two candidates running for Central Falls City Council, and one candidate for Warwick City Council, the "slate is bringing an unprecedented challenge to Rhode Island’s political establishment," said the cooperative. 

“We want an overhaul of the leadership in the General Assembly that has consistently failed us,” said RI Political Cooperative Co-Chair Jennifer Rourke. “Whether it be their nonexistent response to the COVID crisis, tax cuts for the wealthy, or the expansion of corporate subsidies, the political establishment has demonstrated that they only care about maintaining their power, not representing their constituents. It is time for change and the candidates in the RI Political Co-op will bring it.” 

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The Cooperative was co-founded by former Democratic candidate for Governor Matt Brown who lost to Governor Gina Raimondo in the primary.

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The RI Political Cooperative announced the addition of two new members today as part of its slate of candidates: Brandon Potter filed in House District 16 and Brianna Henries filed in House District 64 on Wednesday. 

“I couldn't be more honored to be a part of such an incredible group of people. By fighting corruption with collaboration we will create great change for our neighborhoods and the state,” said Brianna Henries. 

Brandon Potter said, “It’s way past time that real Democrats in Rhode Island organize together to bring the change this state so desperately needs. I’m honored to be a part of the Co-op with so many great candidates that share my convictions.” 

The RI Political Cooperative said, "24 candidates are committed to a common platform of a Green New Deal, $15 minimum wage, single-payer healthcare, and racial and economic justice. These candidates will not only defeat the political machine that has strangled the potential of RI for decades, they will build a historic multiracial, multigenerational governing majority dedicated to enacting meaningful change for the people of RI."

Below is a complete list of RI Political Cooperative candidates. 

●    Jonathon Acosta, Senate District 16

●    Kendra Anderson, Senate District 31

●    Jeanine Calkin, Senate District 30

●    Lenny Cioe, Senate District 4

●    Zach Colón, Warwick City Council Ward 9

●    Megan Cotter, House District 39

●    Nicholas Delmenico, House District 27

●    Jennifer Douglas, Senate District 34

●    Melanie Dupont, Senate District 22

●    Marlene Guay, Woonsocket City Council

●    Brianna Henries, House District 64

●    Alex Kithes, Woonsocket City Council

●    Tiara Mack, Senate District 6

●    Maggie Kain, Senate District 37

●    Michelle McGaw, House District 71

●    Vaughan Miller, Woonsocket City Council

●    Cynthia Mendes, Senate District 18

●    Brandon Potter, House District 16

●    Jennifer Rourke, Senate District 29

●    Miguel Torres, House District 38

●    Jessica Vega, Central Falls City Council Ward 5

●    Adamaris Villar, Central Falls City Council Ward 2

●    Moira Walsh, House District 3

●    Charmaine Webster, Woonsocket City Council