Newport’s Senate District 13 primary pits a progressive incumbent against a progressive challenger

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: August 28, 2026

Words: 1,052

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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At 47 years old with nine years in elected office, Sen. Dawn Euer is hardly the most seasoned lawmaker in a chamber where many members are retirees with multiple decades in their seats.

But her Democratic primary opponent — her first since winning office in a 2017 special election —insists it’s time for fresh blood and fresh ideas in the seat representing Newport and Jamestown.

“I’ve heard no new ideas coming …

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