Candidate Declarations: Who Jumped In First?

Candidate Declarations: Who Jumped In First?

Starting yesterday, those seeking local, state, and federal office could officially declare their candidacies with the Secretary of State. They have until Wednesday at 4 p.m. to file their papers—but many candidates have decided not to wait.

Below is a list of state and federal candidates who jumped in first—including many lesser-know candidates. For updates on who has filed, click here.

 

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Congress District 1

Ricky Adams, independent

Michael Blake, independent

Frank Carter, independent

James Curry, independent

Anthony Gemma, Democrat

John Loughlin, Republican

Bill Lynch, Democrat (pictured filing his papers)

Congress District 2

Michael Alger, independent

Betsy Dennigan, Democrat

Jim Langevin, Democrat

Mark Zaccaria, Republican

Governor

Frank Caprio, Democrat

Lincoln Chafee, independent

Patrick Lynch, Democrat

Victor Moffitt, Republican

John Robitaille, Republican

Lieutenant Governor

Raymond Murray, Republican

Elizabeth Roberts, Democrat

James Spooner, independent

Secretary of State

Ralph Mollis, Democrat

Attorney General

Steve Archambault, Democrat

Erik Wallin, Republican

General Treasurer

Kernan “Kerry” King, Republican

Gina Raimondo, Democrat