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Climate Action Rhode Island enthusiastically endorses Lauren Carson for a fourth term as the State Representative for District 75 (Newport). Representative Carson has built a career fighting for environmental causes. She served as the New Jersey State Director of Clean …
CARI endorses Representative Jack Lyle (Independent), the incumbent representative in RI House District 46. Seeking his second term to represent his Lincoln and Pawtucket district, he faces a Democratic and a Republican challenger in the November general election. Representative Lyle …
CARI is proud to endorse Justine Caldwell for State Representative. Justine is the incumbent representative for House District 30 and has committed to making climate legislation one of her priorities. She understands the importance of Rhode Island in addressing the …
Paul Roselli has earned CARI’s endorsement for RI Senate District 23 through his actions as a long-time environmental activist. With over a decade as president of the Burrillville Land Trust, Paul has fought to preserve the open space and wilderness …
CARI is pleased to endorse Megan Cotter in her race for State Representative in District 39. Megan is committed to making climate change legislation one of her top priorities when serving in the RI House. In her district, she has …
CARI’s West Bay Politics Team is delighted to endorse Brandon Potter for State Representative. Brandon clearly sees the importance of addressing climate change, and additionally has a savvy understanding of how climate action can be linked to economic growth. When …
CARI is pleased to endorse the Woonsocket Democrats – a slate of candidates running on a common campaign platform seeking four of the seven seats on the Woonsocket City Council. Although you may vote for up to seven candidates, CARI …
The eight regional teams of CARI’s Political and Legislative Mobilization group have interviewed candidates across Rhode Island, and are proud to announce the following additional endorsements for the November 2020 general election:
CARI’s Political Team is celebrating the primary victories of fully 13 of our 18 endorsed candidates — including CARI’s own former President Kendra Anderson! It’s a Green Wave!
Congratulations to these victorious climate champions:
Over the past four months, despite the pandemic, CARI’s Political and Legislative Mobilization group has grown, organized, and divided itself into eight regional teams spanning the state of Rhode Island. Each team has taken on the responsibility of researching and …
CARI is proud to endorse Leonela Felix, an attorney and long-time Pawtucket resident, for State Representative in District 61 (Pawtucket). Leonela is passionate about fighting the intersecting battles for climate justice, racial justice, and economic justice. She is determined to …
Endorsed Candidate: Cynthia Mendes
Candidate for: Senate District 18 (E. Providence/Pawtucket)
Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – East Bay region
CARI enthusiastically endorses Cynthia Mendes in the race for Senate District 18 (E. Providence / Pawtucket). Cynthia takes a …
Endorsed Candidate: Jeanine Calkin
Candidate for: State Senate, District 30 (Warwick)
Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – West Bay region
CARI is delighted to again endorse Jeanine Calkin for election to her formerly held Senate seat in District 30 …
Endorsed Candidate: Brianna Henries
Candidate for: House District 64 (E. Providence)
Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – East Bay region
Briana Henries, a political newcomer and member of the Rhode Island Political Cooperative, is challenging the Democratic incumbent in House …
Endorsed Candidate: Melanie DuPont
Candidate for: State Senate, District 22 (Smithfield/Johnston/ N. Providence)
Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – Blackstone region
CARI enthusiastically endorses Melanie DuPont for State Senate District 22 (Smithfield). As an experienced activist who has advocated for …
Endorsed Candidate: Maggie Kain
Candidate for: Senate District 37
Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – South County region
CARI is pleased to announce its endorsement of Maggie Kain for state senate District 37. Maggie, a 20-year resident of South County, …
Endorsed Candidate: Alana DiMario
Candidate for: Senate District 36
Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – South County region
CARI is pleased to announce its endorsement of Alana DiMario for Senate District 36. Alana, a licensed mental health practitioner, is committed …
Endorsed Candidate: Rep. Terri Cortvriend
Candidate for: House District 72 (Middletown, Portsmouth)
Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – Newport region
Climate Action Rhode Island (350.org/ri) is pleased to again endorse our friend and climate champion Rep. Terri Cortvriend for re-election …
Endorsed Candidate: Michelle McGaw
Candidate for: House District 71 (Little Compton, Portsmouth, Tiverton)
Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – Newport region
Climate Action Rhode Island (350.org/ri) is delighted to announce its endorsement of Michelle McGaw for District 71 State House …
Endorsed Candidate: Rep. Deb Ruggiero
Candidate for: House District 74 (Jamestown/Middletown)
Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – Newport region
Climate Action Rhode Island is delighted to endorse Rep. Deb Ruggiero for re-election in the Sept. 8 Primary and Nov. 3 …
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