In Tuesday’s primary, Rhode Island voters ousted House Majority Leader John DeSimone and five other incumbents. Progressive Democrats picked up three wins, and mayors in North Providence and Woonsocket won re-election. Rhode Island Public Radio’s Political Analyst Scott MacKay discusses these results and more with Host Chuck Hinman.

Scott MacKay is political analyst for Rhode Island Public Radio. You can hear his commentary every Monday at 6:45 a.m. & 8:45 a.m. And you can follow his reporting at the “On Politics” blog at ripr.org.

Scott MacKay retired in December, 2020.With a B.A. in political science and history from the University of Vermont and a wealth of knowledge of local politics, it was a given that Scott MacKay would become...

Morning Edition Host Chuck became part of RIPR in 2012 after a career on commercial radio. He got his broadcasting start as an announcer for Off Track Betting Corporation in NYC. He’s been a news...