2014 state general offices

Hassett Throws Support in Secretary of State Race to Pacheco

Ian Donnis — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:33:24 +0000

Longtime Providence City Councilor Terry Hassett, who had been eyeing a bid for secretary of state in 2014, has decided to seek re-election instead while tossing his support to former state Democratic chairman Edwin Pacheco.

Via news release:

Seth Magaziner Considering a Run for Treasurer in 2014

Ian Donnis — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:45:25 +0000

Seth Magaziner, who would add an unabashedly progressive profile to the 2014 campaign season, is considering running for treasurer next year.

UPDATE: Via email, Magaziner confirms that he's looking at the race, adding that he's still early in the process:

Over the past few days, a number of people have encouraged me to run for General Treasurer should the position become open. I haven't made any decisions yet, but am considering the possibility.

Almonte Shifts Gears to Run for Treasurer, not Governor

Ian Donnis — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:44:18 +0000

Former state auditor Ernest Almonte has made it official -- after announcing for governor last year and vowing to stay in the race, he's decided to run instead for state treasurer as a Democrat:

In Boon for Caprio, History Shows Rhode Island Voters are Forgiving

Ian Donnis — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:52:13 +0000

Former treasurer Frank Caprio continues his comeback tour with the obligatory denunciation of his "shove it" remark during the 2010 gubernatorial race, courtesy of a Wednesday column by ProJo political columnist Ed Fitzpatrick.

TGIF: 14 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics + Media

Ian Donnis — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:22:45 +0000

May rolls in with history being made in Rhode Island. Welcome back to my weekly column. As always, your thoughts and tips are welcome at idonnis (at) ripr (dot) org. Let's head in:

TGIF: 8 Things to Know About RI Politics + Media

Ian Donnis — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:51:21 +0000

Rhode Island, you do us proud with your ceaseless stream of unexpected political developments. Happy Friday, and welcome back. You're tips and thoughts are always welcome at idonnis (at) ripr (dot) org. Here we go:

1. Former state treasurer Frank Caprio's is on the comeback trail after his gubernatorial campaign melted down in 2010: he's planning to run for treasurer next year, regardless of who else might be in the race.

Frank Caprio "wants another opportunity"; plans to run for treasurer in 2014

Ian Donnis — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:08:44 +0000

Former state Treasurer Frank Caprio, whose gubernatorial campaign imploded in 2010, plans to run for the treasurer's office in 2014, according to his former spokesman, Peter Kerwin.

"I know that he's in," Kerwin says.

Archambault Predicts Senate Will Pass Same-Sex Marriage; Options Open for 2014

Ian Donnis — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:25:28 +0000

State Senator Stephen Archambault (D-Smithfield) believes the "marriage equality" bill backed by same-sex marriage proponents will emerge from the Senate Judiciary Committee and receive overwhelming support in the full Senate.

"I expect it will go to a [committee] vote, and I'm confident it will pass," Archambault says of the same-sex marriage bill introduced by state Senator Donna Nesselbush (D-Pawtucket).

Josh Miller may mull run for lieutenant governor

Ian Donnis — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:03:59 +0000

Add Senator Josh Miller (D-Cranston) to the list of potential candidates for lieutenant governor in 2014.

Miller says it's too early to consider him an LG candidate, but adds that there "might be a point before the end of the session that I'll start looking at it."

The Cranston Democrat and restaurateur says he's focused on legislative matters for now and wants to consider his potential effectiveness as lieutenant governor before making a decision. Miller says he can offer "a wide range of experience on a wide range of issues."

Hassett says he'll decide soon on run for secretary of state

Ian Donnis — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:38:28 +0000

Providence City Councilor Terry Hassett, who was among the earliest to emerge as a prospective candidate for secretary of state in 2014, says he'll decide by month's end whether to pursue a campaign for that office.

The field of potential candidates for SoS has changed considerably since Hassett's interest was first reported in mid-2011.