Politics & Government
JohnstonPatch Election Guide
Will anyone challenge Mayor Joseph Polisena? Who will win the two Congressional races? How will Voter ID affect the election?
As we look ahead to November’s elections, JohnstonPatch is devoted to bring you the information you need about every race in town. Here's our start on the candidates and issues we'll be covering as November draws near. Bookmark this page for updates.
Mayor Joseph Polisena said in our that he plans to run for a fourth term this fall. He's also been a that didn't get through the General Assembly this year.
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U.S. Rep. James Langevin faces a challenge this year from Independent Abel Collins in the Second Congressional District.
U.S. Sen Sheldon Whitehouse also has a challenger for his seat this November — Barry Hinckley, a Republican from Newport who .
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Locally, the Johnston Sun Rise reported that planning board chairman for the Town Council Ward 2 seat currently held by Independent Ernest Pitochelli.
One of the bigger non-candidate stories is how Rhode Island's new VoterID law will affect voter turnout. We recently posted a video on .
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