RI Board of Elections Finds Campaign Finance Violations by 2 State Senators

RI Board of Elections Finds Campaign Finance Violations by 2 State Senators

The Rhode Island Board of Elections (BOE) says it found that campaign finance violations were committed by two State Senators and referred a third case to the Rhode Island Attorney General's office. 

On Monday, BOE announced it voted unanimously to accept the Audit Reports and Consent Orders executed in the matters of Senators Elaine Morgan and Thomas Paolino. 

According to BOE, Morgan will be fined $1,200 for campaign finance violations and Paolino will be fined $2,500 for campaign finance violations.

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In addition, the Board voted unanimously to refer the matter of Daryl W. Gould to the Office of Attorney General for possible prosecution. 

BOE says that over a six-year period, Gould has repeatedly failed to file required campaign finance documents and forms.

SEE REPORTS BELOW

 

See Morgan campaign finance audit conducted by the Board of Elections HERE

See Paolino campaign finance audit conducted by the Board of Elections HERE

See Gould summary of non-compliance compiled by the Board of Elections HERE