Republican John Loughlin to Run for Lt. Governor

Republican John Loughlin to Run for Lt. Governor

Former Rhode Island State Representative and one-time candidate for U.S. Congress John Loughlin announced today that he is a Republican candidate for Lt. Governor.

In 2010, Loughlin lost narrowly to Providence Mayor David Cicilline 51%-47%.

Since that campaign, he returned to the U.S. Army, worked for the Veterans’ Hospital in Providence, and hosted a Saturday talk radio show.

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Announced Democratic candidates for the office include Providence City Councilor Sue AnderBois, former State Senator Cyndi Coyne, and incumbent Sabina Matos.

In September, GoLocal reported Newport City Councilor - and former Newport Mayor - Xaykham “Xay” Rexford Khamsyvoravong is considering a run for Lt. Governor.

He presently has more than $118,000 in his campaign account.

- Coyne has $69,000 on hand.

- Matos has $45,000 in her campaign account.

- AnderBois’s account has $24,000 in cash on hand.

Presently, Loughlin’s state campaign account reports a negative balance of $2,127.37.