Community Activist Keys to Run Against Williams for State Rep in Providence
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Community activist and President of the South Providence Neighborhood Association Dwayne Keys has announced his official campaign kick-off to run for State Representative for District 9 -- currently held by Rep. Anastasia Williams.
Keys made the following announcement on Tuesday:
"I’m sending you all this message as confirmation of a pre-announcement: I’m running for State Representative – District 9 in the General Assembly. With all of my experience & involvement in the community, seeking this public office is a natural progression that would allow me to serve all Rhode Islanders in a much greater capacity, providing Unity in the Community!
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According to Keys' filings, he is running as a Democrat.
About District 9
Williams, who was first elected in 1992, faced a primary challenge from Michael Gazdacko in 2016.
Williams won with 53% of the vote -- she was unopposed in the general election.
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