See Union Endorsements in Top Statewide Races
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See Union Endorsements in Top Statewide Races
"Endorsements may have some psychological impact on candidates, both those endorsed and those who failed to be endorsed, but I doubt that many voters are impacted by them," said veteran Rhode Island pollster Victor Profughi. "Their greatest value might be assistance in fundraising and leaving the impression of gaining momentum. Party endorsements may have some limited value in some areas of the state in primaries but even in primaries they can cut both ways."
See Union Endorsements in Top Statewide Races
Clay Pell
Gubernatorial Candidate (D)
NEARI
UNAP
SEIU Local 401
Angel Taveras
Gubernatorial Candidate (D)
Endorsements from unions:
Rhode Island State Association of Firefighters
International Association of Firefighters
RI Council 94 American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees
United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 328
United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 791
International Brotherhood of Police Officers
National Association of Government Employees
Service Employees International Union, Local 580
Brotherhood of Utility Workers Council, Local 310
United Utility Workers of America
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 400
Gina Raimondo
Gubernatorial Candidate (D)
Endorsements from unions:
Bricklayers' and Allied Craftsmen Local 3
Ironworkers' Local 37
Plumbers' & Pipefitters' Local 51
Plasterers' and Cement Masons' Local 40
Roofers' and Waterproofers' Local Union No. 33
Sprinkler Fitters Local 669
Operating Engineers' Local 57
Sheet Metal Workers Local 17
United Steelworkers Local 12431
Elevator Constructors Local 39
Rhode Island Building & Construction Trades Council
Dan McKee
Lt. Governor Candidate (D)
Endorsements from unions:
None
Ralph Mollis
Lt. Governor Candidate (D)
Endorsements from unions:
Council 94 - AFSCME
RI State Association of Fire Fighters
RI Brotherhood of Correctional Officers
United Food and Commercial Workers Local 328
Providence Fire Fighters IAFF Local 799.
Frank Ferri
Lt. Governor Candidate (D)
Endorsements from unions:
NEARI PACE
SEIU - 1199
SEIU - 401
SEIU - 580
32 BJ SEIU District 615
SEIU State Council
Frank Caprio
Candidate for Treasurer (D)
Endorsements from unions:
Correctional Officers, RIBCO
RI State Association of Firefighters
Providence Firefighters IAFf799
Laborers
Seth Magaziner
Candidate for Treasurer (D)
Endorsements from unions:
NEA Rhode Island
IATSE Stagehands Local 23
United Nurses and Allied Professionals
SEIU RI State Council
SEIU 1199 New England
SEIU 401
SEIU 580
Teamsters Local 251
IUPAT Painters Local 195
IUPAT Glaziers Local 1333
Sheet Metal Workers Local 17
UFCW Local 328
UFCW Local 791
Ironworkers Local 37
De Ramel
Candidate for Secretary of State (D)
Endorsements from Unions:
Rhode Island AFL-CIO Executive Board
Laborers
AFSCME Council 94
UPAT District 1
International Brotherhood of Police Officers
Teamsters Local 251
Bridge and Ironworkers Local 37
Rhode Island State Association of Fire Fighters
Providence Fire Fighters Local 799
United Food and Commercial Workers Local 328
Rhode Island Brotherhood of Corrections Officers
Gorbea
Candidate for Secretary of State (D)
Endorsements from Unions:
None
