Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump face little competition in Rhode Island’s presidential primary on Tuesday, although pro-Palestinian activists hope to send a message with their vote. Four Democratic and six Republican presidential candidates are on the ballot, but many of them have dropped out of the race, including Democrat Dean Phillips and Republicans […]
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Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for March 29, 2024
There’s no truth to the rumor that Rhode Island will be the setting for a remake of “Waterworld.” You can follow me through the week on threads and what we used to call the twitters. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up right here. *** […]
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Here’s what you need to know to vote in the Rhode Island presidential primary
For the audio version of this story, linked above, you can listen to Morning Edition host Luis Hernandez’s conversation with Rob Rock, Rhode Island Deputy Secretary of State. On April 2, voters in Rhode Island will decide on the presidential candidates for the November general election, as well as the Democratic and Republican delegates that […]
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It’s election season in Massachusetts. Here’s what you need to know
Primaries in the heavily Democratic state can be crucial.
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Rhode Island’s primary elections are coming up. Here’s what you need to know
While summer is in full swing, it’s also election season here in Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island man pleads no contest to voter fraud charges
One of three men charged in January with illegally voting in both Rhode Island and another state in the 2020 election opted not to fight the charges, pleading no contest on Monday to two counts of mail ballot fraud in Rhode Island. Under the plea agreement Robert E. Nickerson, 80, agrees to not contest the […]
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RI Secretary of State raps RI GOP Chair for criticizing voting by mail
→ See more of our coronavirus coverage, including community resources and personal stories. While Rhode Island GOP Chairwoman Sue Cienki is warning of “devastating” consequences from expanded use of voting by mail, Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea has accused Cienki of perpetrating inaccuracies about what she considers a sound approach for use during the pandemic. […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For April 17
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As always, I welcome your tips and comments, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) The good news, according to Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, is that Rhode Islanders’ compliance with social distancing has reduced the potential impact of […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For January 10
Question of the Week: Is politics catching up with public opinion on gun issues in Rhode Island? Thanks for stopping by for my first weekly column of 2020. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) With this being an […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For September 6
Question of the Week: Would the mayor of Fall River make Buddy Cianci blush? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo remains unstinting in her support […]