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:

Rhode Island House of Representatives:

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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 …