Cicilline, Langevin, Whitehouse win Re-Election

Rhode Island voters favor Democrats in election.

It was a good night for Democrats Tuesday in Rhode Island. In Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District David Cicilline was able to win a second term against a tough race fought against Republican Brendan Doherty. The former head of the Rhode Island State Police strongly criticized Cicilline during the course of the campaign over his final leadership of the city of Providence when he was mayor for eight before heading to Washington two years ago. In the 2nd Congressional District James Langevin was able to win a seventh term over Republican Michael Riley. Riley reportedly lent his campaign more than $600,000. Langevin cited as accomplishments his work to maintain submarine production at Electric Boat and efforts to strengthen job training …

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JohnstonPatch Election Guide

The candidates, voting information and issues that will be affecting Johnston.

  As we look ahead to November’s elections, JohnstonPatch is devoted to bring you the information you need about every race in town. Bookmark this page for updates. Candidates: Be sure to complete our Candidate Survey to provide your information to Johnston voters. [Names in blue have already completed our survey.] Click on a candidate's name for biographical information and answers to our candidate questionnaires, and check back for updates. LOCAL: Johnston Mayor: Mayor Joseph M. Polisena (D) Peter A. Filippi (R) Town Council, Ward 2: Melvin Steppo Jr. (I) Anthony Verardo (D) Town Council, Ward 4: Council President Robert V. Russo (D) Robert Matteo (R) Johnston Referenda Items: Question 10: Term Limits for Mayor Question 11: Road Repair …

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What Do I Need to Know About the Primary?

From poll times to who's running, we've got your guide to the primary in Johnston today.

  Here's what you need to know if you're going out to vote in today's primary in Johnston: Poll Times: Local polls open at 7 am and close at 8 pm. Watch JohnstonPatch for updates after polls close tonight. Schools: Johnston Public Schools are closed today. Voter ID: Rhode Island's new Voter ID law is in effect for today's vote. Be sure to bring photo ID to your polling place. Find more information on the Secretary of State's Voter ID web page. Candidates: U.S. Congress, 2nd District: Incumbent Rep. James Langevin faces primary challenger John Matson on the Democratic ticket, while four Republicans are listed on the GOP ballot today. The two winners will face off in November. RI Senate, Dist. 25: State Sen. Frank Lombardo III and first-time…

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Abel Collins Kicks Off Run Against Langevin

The Independent candidate from Matunuck recently announced his candidacy for the U.S. House seat currently held by six-term Rep. James Langevin.

  Pledging to bring government back to the people, Abel Collins, a 33-year-old child of Matunuck, environmental activist, poet and political newcomer announced he is challenging Congressman James Langevin for Rhode Island’s second congressional district seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district covers most of western Rhode Island, including Johnston. “This campaign is going to be about more than just making a point,” Collins said last week from the podium of the State House’s state room at a press conference where he announced his candidacy. “I am in this race to win.” Collins is a graduate of Brown University and a program director for the Sierra Club. He lives in Matunuck with his wife and four children. Collins, running as…

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Junior LL Squad Earns Plaudits

Mayor Joseph Polisena, U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Rep. James Langevin offer their congratulations to the local team who won the Junior Little League Eastern Regional title.

Johnston's Junior Little League team won some notable praise after winning the Eastern Regional tournament in Freehold Township, NJ, on August 11 — Mayor Joseph Polisena and two members of the Rhode Island Congressional delegation contacted JohnstonPatch with words of encouragement for the team. During a phone interview on August 12, Mayor Joseph Polisena praised the team for their performance. "I'm proud of them and the whole town is proud of them," Polisena said. "They keep Johnston in the forefront, and that's due to their sportsmanship, their dedication, and their teamwork." Polisena, who saw the team off last week before their trip to New Jersey for the Eastern Regionals, said he's "been thinking of them every day" and was "delighted…

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