Campaign 2012
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CHAMPION: With supporters by his side, Democratic …
The room erupted in cheers and applause as the votes poured in and State Representative Democratic candidate for District 23 K. Joseph Shekarchi realized he won the election against Republican … more
TRUMPETING HER CANDIDACY: Warwick music teacher …
First-time candidate and stay-at-home mom Jennifer Townsend-Ahearn pulled out on top by about 5,000 votes in Tuesday night’s election for School Committee. With 35 percent of the vote, Ahearn … more
AMICABLE OPPONENTS: Democratic incumbent Senator …
It’s not typical for opponents in a political race to have their post-election parties at the same venue and in the same room, but Bill Walaska and Arthur “Jack” Groh shook things up on Tuesday … more
HARD TO BELIEVE: Chris Allen, the mayor's …
This was supposed to have been a victory party with cheers, smiles, lots of chatter, kisses, speeches and a sense of excitement and optimism about the years ahead. Instead, the mood at Avedisian … more
VICTORIOUS: Ward 7 Councilman Charles “C.J.” …
There weren’t any big surprises Tuesday night with the results for the winners of City Council seats, however, the race for the Ward 1 council seat was a nail-biter, as Republican candidate and … more
BIG SMILES: Sheldon Whitehouse waves to …
The election eve celebration was in full swing at the Democratic Party’s bash at the Providence Biltmore Tuesday night. Overall, it was a good night to be a Democrat in Rhode Island, as Sheldon … more
Results from the 2012 general election... more
EILEEN S. NAUGHTON
Five out of eight House races have already been decided, since many of the candidates are unopposed this year. Incumbents Joseph McNamara, David Bennett, Eileen Naughton, Frank Ferri and Joseph … more
It is disheartening that so many of the city’s seats in both the House and the Senate will go uncontested this year. Indeed, even in a state where elective offices are so dominated by Democrats, … more
Balance in government is viewed as a good thing. Having one party control both the legislative and administrative branches is thought to be undesirable, as it concentrates power with one group. … more
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