Old frustrations bring a new challenger in Pawtucket’s Senate District 8

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: August 5, 2026

Words: 877

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Editor’s note: This is the third 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.

Two familiar faces in the Rhode Island General Assembly are on the ballot for Pawtucket’s Senate District 8 Democratic primary.

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