RI Political Diary: Anderson Not Seeking Re-election - Endorses BLM RI PAC's Tuttle for Seat

RI Political Diary: Anderson Not Seeking Re-election - Endorses BLM RI PAC's Tuttle for Seat

RI's Political Diary, exclusively from GoLocal, gives you up-to-date insights into the 2022 election.

State Senator Not Seeking Re-election

Rhode Island State Senator Kendra Anderson announced on Tuesday that she will not be seeking reelection in 2022. 

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Anderson, a Democrat representing District 31 (Warwick, Cranston), was elected to the Senate in November 2020. 

During her time in the legislature, she has made addressing the climate crisis a top priority, building on her long record of environmental activism, having been a founding member and former president of Climate Action RI.

In her statement, Anderson said she "believes that the people most impacted by the systems of structural oppression should be empowered to create new systems that work for everybody" -- and endorsed Harrison Tuttle, the Executive Director of Black Lives Matter RI PAC, in his bid for her current seat.

“It has been an honor to serve the people of District 31,” said Anderson. “Together, we have made great progress: we finally passed a $15 minimum wage and groundbreaking climate legislation. I am greatly looking forward to representing our district for the remainder of my term. I believe that the next generation has what it takes to continue our fight for justice.” 

“I’ve been inspired by Senator Anderson’s fierce dedication to fighting for racial, economic, and climate justice," said Tuttle. "I am sad to hear that she will not be seeking reelection but am honored to have her support. Her powerful voice representing her community will be missed in the Senate. I greatly look forward to working with her as an advocate in the future.”