Few positions on the ballot get less voter attention than those for School Committee. This has always been a mystery to us, for the committee plays a powerful role and, all things considered, … more

When it comes to scoring Mayor Scott Avedisian, voters have consistently given him good grades at the polls and it would be a shock, given the non-campaign of his opponent, that they would do … more

It’s been perhaps the least talked about race in Rhode Island: the contest between Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Republican challenger Barry Hinckley. In a WPRI poll that came out Tuesday, … more

The candidates for city council were asked to answer the following two questions: 1. Name the top issue facing the city and, if elected, how you would address it. 2. Who would you like to see as next council president and why (or) are you considering running for the spot? Here are their answers: more

Common themes among all 16 candidates vying for council are helping constituents have a better quality of life, economic development, education, keeping taxes at a minimum, public safety and ensuring … more

Ward 5 candidate Republican Danny Hall has questioned whether his opponent, Democratic candidate Ed Ladouceur, can fairly represent the city because of his involvement with the Rhode Island Builders … more

"Tell me why I should vote for you?” Keith Stenmark asked that question as he stood in his driveway Saturday afternoon. Jack Kirby, wearing a heavy woolen jacket over a yellow sport shirt … more

Four candidates are vying for two at-large Warwick School Committee seats this November. Patrick Maloney and Christopher Friel currently hold the positions, but only Maloney is seeking re-election. … more

Though five Warwick House races have already been determined, three races have yet to be decided. Candidates in Districts 23, 26 and 27 will face off on the Nov. 6 ballot. In District 23, incumbent … more

With the recent redistricting, the number of Warwick Senatorial districts has dropped from six to three. No longer do Districts 28, 33 and 35 (represented in last session by Joshua Miller, Glenford … more