More Than Twenty RI Politicians Are Endorsing Matos for Congress—Here’s Who They Are UPDATED
Friday, April 28, 2023
Sabina Matos' campaign for Congress announced Friday that more than thirty current and former elected leaders from across Rhode Island’s First Congressional District have endorsed Matos -- the current Lt. Governor -- in the race.
Following the release, however, the campaign was forced to admit that six of the politicians on the list did not in fact make an endorsement -- read more here.
Those endorsing Matos "span all regions of the district and twelve different communities, demonstrating the Lt. Governor’s strong district-wide support," said the campaign.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST“I am running for Congress because Rhode Islanders deserve a leader in Congress who understands each of our communities and has been a leader on the issues that matter most for our state,” said Matos. “I am grateful for the support of my fellow public servants from across the district who are working hard for their communities – and look forward to working closely with them going forward.”
Here's Who's Endorsing Matos -- Updated From Initial List
Former Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts
Former State Senator & Gubernatorial Nominee Myrth York
State Representative & Democratic Caucus Chair Grace Diaz
State Representative Ramon Perez
Barrington Town Council Vice President Robert Humm
Barrington Town Council Member Annelise Conway
Barrington Town Council Member Braxton Howard Cloutier
Bristol Town Administrator Steve Contente
Central Falls Council Member Kevin Kazarian
Central Falls Council Member Laurilim Rosado Martinez
Central Falls Council Member Rafael Peguero
Cumberland Council President Mike Kinch
Jamestown Council President Nancy Beye
Newport Council Member Dave Carlin
Portsmouth Council President Kevin Aguiar
Former Providence Council President John Igliozzi
Former Providence Council President Michael Solomon
Providence Council Pro Tempore & Former State Senator Juan Pichardo
Providence Council Deputy Majority Leader Mary Kay Harris
Providence Council Member Ana Vargas
Former Providence Council Member Carmen Castillo
Smithfield Council President Michael Lawton
Smithfield Council Member Sean Kilduff
Tiverton Council Vice President Michael Burk
Woonsocket Council President Chris Beauchamp
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