Mike Smith Announces Run for Senate District 13 - Paiva Weed's Former Seat

Mike Smith Announces Run for Senate District 13 - Paiva Weed's Former Seat

Republican Mike Smith announced his run for the Senate District 13 seat vacated by Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed - who he had squared off against in 2014. She resigned her seat to takever an estimated $300,000 salary to head the Hospital Association of Rhode Island.

Smith talked PawSox stadium, saying he differs from many in the Republican party concerning the state's involvement. He also dsicussed on GoLocal LIVE marijuana legalization, economic development, and more. 

He will face the winner of a three-way highly competitive Democratic primary. The special election will be held in August.