Ideology and attendance record in question in Cumberland’s Senate District 19

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: August 6, 2026

Words: 863

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a six-part series on state legislative races, chosen based on expected competitiveness between candidates and relevant issues to the district. Of the 113 seats in the Rhode Island General Assembly, all of which are elected every two years, 22 have primaries in September.

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