Who is running for Congress in Rhode Island? The candidates so far.
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PROVIDENCE - The list of potential - and announced - candidates keeps growing for the 1st Congressional District seat that U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, D-Rhode Island, is giving up on June 1 to take a job at the Rhode Island Foundation.
Cicilline's move will trigger a special election in Rhode Island’s First Congressional District, which covers the eastern portion of the state. Primary day will be Tuesday, September 5 and the general election on Tuesday, November 7.
Candidates will be able to file their official Declaration of Candidacy paperwork during the last week in June, according to the Secretary of State's website.
More: Here's when Rhode Islanders will vote on who will replace David Cicilline in Congress.
What Democrats have declared they are running for CD1?
House Finance Committee Chairman Marvin Abney, D-Newport
Former White House and Raimondo staffer Gabe Amo
Nicholas Autiello, a former Raimondo-era staffer in economic development
Former RIPTA driver Mickeda Barnes
Stephanie Beauté, a 2022 candidate for secretary of state
Former Naval War College Prof. Walter Berbrick
State Rep. Nathan Biah, D-Providence
State Sen. Sandra Cano, D-Pawtucket
Renewable Energy Investor Don Carlson
State Rep. Stephen Casey, D-Woonsocket
Providence Councilman John Goncalves
Republican-turned-Democrat Allen Waters
State Sen. Ana Quezada, D-Providence
What Republicans have declared they are running for CD1?
None so far.
Who is currently 'exploring' a run for CD1?
DEMOCRATS:
Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien:
The Pawtucket mayor says "the likelihood that I will run for the seat is very high," but he has not yet made a decision.
East Providence Mayor Roberto DaSilva: "This is a unique opportunity," DaSilva said. "I haven't made a decision one way or another yet, but it is intriguing, the ability to serve your state in another capacity and to serve your nation is something that piques my interest."
Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt:
"I have not made a decision as of yet, but have been in conversations with folks, including my family" whom she said were supportive of the idea. She did not have a definitive date by which she would make the decision.
State Sen. Meghan Kallman, D-Pawtucket
North Providence Council President Dino Autiello
REPUBLICAN:
No Republicans have said they are currently considering a run.
INDEPENDENTS:
None at this time (Former Atty. Gen. Arlene has removed her name from consideration.)
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Announced and potential candidates for RI's 1st Congressional District seat
