Ray Baccari Jr.
@raybaccari.bsky.social
Digital Content Producer/Assignment Desk Editor at WPRI | Host, Ray-ality TV | Fmr: Beacon Communications | Likes & Reposts not always endorsements | Email: [email protected]
Who will Rep. Serpa support on the Democratic side for RI House District 27?
Her answer - "The individual I will support to succeed me has not announced publicly and I want to afford the individual the opportunity to make a formal announcement at the appropriate time."
Her answer - "The individual I will support to succeed me has not announced publicly and I want to afford the individual the opportunity to make a formal announcement at the appropriate time."
STORY - West Warwick state Rep. Patricia Serpa (D) is *NOT* seeking reelection this fall after 20 years in the GA.
@wpri12.bsky.social
So far one Republican, Lawrence Almagno, is running for HD-27. TBD on who runs as a Dem.
Full article w/ @tednesi.bsky.social ⬇️
www.wpri.com/news/electio...
@wpri12.bsky.social
So far one Republican, Lawrence Almagno, is running for HD-27. TBD on who runs as a Dem.
Full article w/ @tednesi.bsky.social ⬇️
www.wpri.com/news/electio...
RI Rep. Patricia Serpa won’t seek reelection
State Rep. Patricia Serpa, first elected in 2006, is the fifth lawmaker to opt out of seeking reelection this fall.
www.wpri.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Who will Rep. Serpa support on the Democratic side for RI House District 27?
Her answer - "The individual I will support to succeed me has not announced publicly and I want to afford the individual the opportunity to make a formal announcement at the appropriate time."
Her answer - "The individual I will support to succeed me has not announced publicly and I want to afford the individual the opportunity to make a formal announcement at the appropriate time."
STORY - West Warwick state Rep. Patricia Serpa (D) is *NOT* seeking reelection this fall after 20 years in the GA.
@wpri12.bsky.social
So far one Republican, Lawrence Almagno, is running for HD-27. TBD on who runs as a Dem.
Full article w/ @tednesi.bsky.social ⬇️
www.wpri.com/news/electio...
@wpri12.bsky.social
So far one Republican, Lawrence Almagno, is running for HD-27. TBD on who runs as a Dem.
Full article w/ @tednesi.bsky.social ⬇️
www.wpri.com/news/electio...
RI Rep. Patricia Serpa won’t seek reelection
State Rep. Patricia Serpa, first elected in 2006, is the fifth lawmaker to opt out of seeking reelection this fall.
www.wpri.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:53 AM
STORY - West Warwick state Rep. Patricia Serpa (D) is *NOT* seeking reelection this fall after 20 years in the GA.
@wpri12.bsky.social
So far one Republican, Lawrence Almagno, is running for HD-27. TBD on who runs as a Dem.
Full article w/ @tednesi.bsky.social ⬇️
www.wpri.com/news/electio...
@wpri12.bsky.social
So far one Republican, Lawrence Almagno, is running for HD-27. TBD on who runs as a Dem.
Full article w/ @tednesi.bsky.social ⬇️
www.wpri.com/news/electio...
UPDATE - Mike Imondi says he was intending to run but won't without state Rep. Patricia Serpa's endorsement.
He said it's his understanding that Serpa's support "may have already been extended to another resident within the district."
Currently trying to find out who it is.
He said it's his understanding that Serpa's support "may have already been extended to another resident within the district."
Currently trying to find out who it is.
ICYMI: State Rep. Patricia Serpa (D-West Warwick) told my colleague @tednesi.bsky.social she is *NOT* seeking reelection for RI HD-27 this year.
Republican Lawrence Almagno Jr. is running. Possible Dem candidate I'm hearing is Providence FOP President Mike Imondi.
www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
Republican Lawrence Almagno Jr. is running. Possible Dem candidate I'm hearing is Providence FOP President Mike Imondi.
www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
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February 11, 2026 at 4:28 PM
UPDATE - Mike Imondi says he was intending to run but won't without state Rep. Patricia Serpa's endorsement.
He said it's his understanding that Serpa's support "may have already been extended to another resident within the district."
Currently trying to find out who it is.
He said it's his understanding that Serpa's support "may have already been extended to another resident within the district."
Currently trying to find out who it is.
Jonathan Coker (D) has opened up a campaign account to run for governor of RI this year.
He resides in Pawtucket, according to his CF-1.
He resides in Pawtucket, according to his CF-1.
February 11, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Jonathan Coker (D) has opened up a campaign account to run for governor of RI this year.
He resides in Pawtucket, according to his CF-1.
He resides in Pawtucket, according to his CF-1.
Almagno is a League of RI Businesses candidate and has $6.2K on hand after the latest fundraising quarter.
Imondi previously told me he has "pondered serving in the General Assembly in the past and may consider it again in the future, if the time comes when the District 27 seat is vacated."
Imondi previously told me he has "pondered serving in the General Assembly in the past and may consider it again in the future, if the time comes when the District 27 seat is vacated."
ICYMI: State Rep. Patricia Serpa (D-West Warwick) told my colleague @tednesi.bsky.social she is *NOT* seeking reelection for RI HD-27 this year.
Republican Lawrence Almagno Jr. is running. Possible Dem candidate I'm hearing is Providence FOP President Mike Imondi.
www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
Republican Lawrence Almagno Jr. is running. Possible Dem candidate I'm hearing is Providence FOP President Mike Imondi.
www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
www.wpri.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Almagno is a League of RI Businesses candidate and has $6.2K on hand after the latest fundraising quarter.
Imondi previously told me he has "pondered serving in the General Assembly in the past and may consider it again in the future, if the time comes when the District 27 seat is vacated."
Imondi previously told me he has "pondered serving in the General Assembly in the past and may consider it again in the future, if the time comes when the District 27 seat is vacated."
ICYMI: State Rep. Patricia Serpa (D-West Warwick) told my colleague @tednesi.bsky.social she is *NOT* seeking reelection for RI HD-27 this year.
Republican Lawrence Almagno Jr. is running. Possible Dem candidate I'm hearing is Providence FOP President Mike Imondi.
www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
Republican Lawrence Almagno Jr. is running. Possible Dem candidate I'm hearing is Providence FOP President Mike Imondi.
www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
www.wpri.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:52 PM
ICYMI: State Rep. Patricia Serpa (D-West Warwick) told my colleague @tednesi.bsky.social she is *NOT* seeking reelection for RI HD-27 this year.
Republican Lawrence Almagno Jr. is running. Possible Dem candidate I'm hearing is Providence FOP President Mike Imondi.
www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
Republican Lawrence Almagno Jr. is running. Possible Dem candidate I'm hearing is Providence FOP President Mike Imondi.
www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
Should note that evening fmr. NY Congressman @jamaalbowmanny.bsky.social — who has endorsed @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social — will headline a fundraiser for the mayoral candidate.
Maybe Bowman will do an event with him earlier that day?
Maybe Bowman will do an event with him earlier that day?
February 10, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Should note that evening fmr. NY Congressman @jamaalbowmanny.bsky.social — who has endorsed @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social — will headline a fundraiser for the mayoral candidate.
Maybe Bowman will do an event with him earlier that day?
Maybe Bowman will do an event with him earlier that day?
INBOX: Presser scheduled Thursday by Providence mayoral candidate @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social about the status of his campaign and “a major campaign announcement.”
February 10, 2026 at 2:58 PM
INBOX: Presser scheduled Thursday by Providence mayoral candidate @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social about the status of his campaign and “a major campaign announcement.”
Councilwoman @sueanderbois.bsky.social tells me she's not making an endorsement in that race at this time.
Here is Councilwoman @sueanderbois.bsky.social pictured in November with Kashdan, who is a registered dietician and food policy advocate according to his LinkedIn.
It’s officially the holiday season with the Hope St Holiday Stroll!
Glad to bump into Ward 3’s Jason Kashdan!
Glad to bump into Ward 3’s Jason Kashdan!
February 9, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Councilwoman @sueanderbois.bsky.social tells me she's not making an endorsement in that race at this time.
Here is Councilwoman @sueanderbois.bsky.social pictured in November with Kashdan, who is a registered dietician and food policy advocate according to his LinkedIn.
It’s officially the holiday season with the Hope St Holiday Stroll!
Glad to bump into Ward 3’s Jason Kashdan!
Glad to bump into Ward 3’s Jason Kashdan!
February 9, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Here is Councilwoman @sueanderbois.bsky.social pictured in November with Kashdan, who is a registered dietician and food policy advocate according to his LinkedIn.
Jason Kashdan (D) has opened up a campaign account to run for Providence City Council Ward 3 this year.
Open seat since Councilwoman @sueanderbois.bsky.social is running for lieutenant governor.
Open seat since Councilwoman @sueanderbois.bsky.social is running for lieutenant governor.
February 9, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Jason Kashdan (D) has opened up a campaign account to run for Providence City Council Ward 3 this year.
Open seat since Councilwoman @sueanderbois.bsky.social is running for lieutenant governor.
Open seat since Councilwoman @sueanderbois.bsky.social is running for lieutenant governor.
McCauley is a retired Providence firefighter.
Looks like Providence City Councilman Justin Roias (D) may have a primary this year.
Raymond McCauley (D) has opened up a campaign account to run for City Council Ward 4.
Raymond McCauley (D) has opened up a campaign account to run for City Council Ward 4.
February 6, 2026 at 9:07 PM
McCauley is a retired Providence firefighter.
Looks like Providence City Councilman Justin Roias (D) may have a primary this year.
Raymond McCauley (D) has opened up a campaign account to run for City Council Ward 4.
Raymond McCauley (D) has opened up a campaign account to run for City Council Ward 4.
February 6, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Looks like Providence City Councilman Justin Roias (D) may have a primary this year.
Raymond McCauley (D) has opened up a campaign account to run for City Council Ward 4.
Raymond McCauley (D) has opened up a campaign account to run for City Council Ward 4.
Providence mayoral candidate Allen Waters (I) released this announcement video the other day ⬇️
m.youtube.com/watch?v=OVZh...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=OVZh...
Allen Waters For Providence Mayor
YouTube video by The 401 Group
m.youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Providence mayoral candidate Allen Waters (I) released this announcement video the other day ⬇️
m.youtube.com/watch?v=OVZh...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=OVZh...
Reposted by Ray Baccari Jr.
She became lieutenant governor in 2021 when she was selected by Gov. Dan McKee after then-Gov. Gina Raimondo resigned to become then-President Joe Biden’s secretary of commerce.
Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos launches reelection campaign
Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos kicked off her reelection campaign in Providence Wednesday afternoon.
www.wpri.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
She became lieutenant governor in 2021 when she was selected by Gov. Dan McKee after then-Gov. Gina Raimondo resigned to become then-President Joe Biden’s secretary of commerce.
STORY: Lt. Gov. @sabinamatos.bsky.social kicked off her reelection campaign in Providence this afternoon. @wpri12.bsky.social
She has three (possibly four?) opponents so far - @sueanderbois.bsky.social (D), @cindycoyneri.bsky.social (D), and John Loughlin (R).
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She has three (possibly four?) opponents so far - @sueanderbois.bsky.social (D), @cindycoyneri.bsky.social (D), and John Loughlin (R).
www.wpri.com/news/electio...
www.wpri.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:15 PM
STORY: Lt. Gov. @sabinamatos.bsky.social kicked off her reelection campaign in Providence this afternoon. @wpri12.bsky.social
She has three (possibly four?) opponents so far - @sueanderbois.bsky.social (D), @cindycoyneri.bsky.social (D), and John Loughlin (R).
www.wpri.com/news/electio...
She has three (possibly four?) opponents so far - @sueanderbois.bsky.social (D), @cindycoyneri.bsky.social (D), and John Loughlin (R).
www.wpri.com/news/electio...
@demlgs.org are supporting Lt. Gov. @sabinamatos.bsky.social’s reelection bid
Matos currently has two (and likely a third) primary opponents: Providence Councilor @sueanderbois.bsky.social and fmr. state Sen. @cindycoyneri.bsky.social.
Xay Khamsyvoravong is also expected to enter the Dem primary.
Matos currently has two (and likely a third) primary opponents: Providence Councilor @sueanderbois.bsky.social and fmr. state Sen. @cindycoyneri.bsky.social.
Xay Khamsyvoravong is also expected to enter the Dem primary.
February 4, 2026 at 4:34 PM
@demlgs.org are supporting Lt. Gov. @sabinamatos.bsky.social’s reelection bid
Matos currently has two (and likely a third) primary opponents: Providence Councilor @sueanderbois.bsky.social and fmr. state Sen. @cindycoyneri.bsky.social.
Xay Khamsyvoravong is also expected to enter the Dem primary.
Matos currently has two (and likely a third) primary opponents: Providence Councilor @sueanderbois.bsky.social and fmr. state Sen. @cindycoyneri.bsky.social.
Xay Khamsyvoravong is also expected to enter the Dem primary.
Outgoing AG @peterfneronha.bsky.social (D) is headlining a fundraiser for AG candidate @keithhoffmann.bsky.social (D).
Neronha endorsed Hoffmann, who used to work for him, in September.
Neronha endorsed Hoffmann, who used to work for him, in September.
February 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Outgoing AG @peterfneronha.bsky.social (D) is headlining a fundraiser for AG candidate @keithhoffmann.bsky.social (D).
Neronha endorsed Hoffmann, who used to work for him, in September.
Neronha endorsed Hoffmann, who used to work for him, in September.
On paper this is a flippable seat for the RI GOP.
It *may* have flipped back red in 2024 if anyone but Price ran. Trump x3 district.
But can’t discount Rep. @cotterforri.bsky.social
appeal to those voters either.
Top 3 GA seats to watch in November.
It *may* have flipped back red in 2024 if anyone but Price ran. Trump x3 district.
But can’t discount Rep. @cotterforri.bsky.social
appeal to those voters either.
Top 3 GA seats to watch in November.
Hopkinton Town Councilor Jasmin Roy (R) is running for RI House District 39.
Seat is currently held by two-term state Rep. @cotterforri.bsky.social (D).
Cotter first won against fmr. Rep. Justin Price, who was in Washington DC during 1/6. (Price says he never entered the Capitol).
Seat is currently held by two-term state Rep. @cotterforri.bsky.social (D).
Cotter first won against fmr. Rep. Justin Price, who was in Washington DC during 1/6. (Price says he never entered the Capitol).
February 3, 2026 at 6:57 PM
On paper this is a flippable seat for the RI GOP.
It *may* have flipped back red in 2024 if anyone but Price ran. Trump x3 district.
But can’t discount Rep. @cotterforri.bsky.social
appeal to those voters either.
Top 3 GA seats to watch in November.
It *may* have flipped back red in 2024 if anyone but Price ran. Trump x3 district.
But can’t discount Rep. @cotterforri.bsky.social
appeal to those voters either.
Top 3 GA seats to watch in November.
Hopkinton Town Councilor Jasmin Roy (R) is running for RI House District 39.
Seat is currently held by two-term state Rep. @cotterforri.bsky.social (D).
Cotter first won against fmr. Rep. Justin Price, who was in Washington DC during 1/6. (Price says he never entered the Capitol).
Seat is currently held by two-term state Rep. @cotterforri.bsky.social (D).
Cotter first won against fmr. Rep. Justin Price, who was in Washington DC during 1/6. (Price says he never entered the Capitol).
February 3, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Hopkinton Town Councilor Jasmin Roy (R) is running for RI House District 39.
Seat is currently held by two-term state Rep. @cotterforri.bsky.social (D).
Cotter first won against fmr. Rep. Justin Price, who was in Washington DC during 1/6. (Price says he never entered the Capitol).
Seat is currently held by two-term state Rep. @cotterforri.bsky.social (D).
Cotter first won against fmr. Rep. Justin Price, who was in Washington DC during 1/6. (Price says he never entered the Capitol).
AG candidate @jasonknight.bsky.social (D) started Q4 with $94.7K.
He loaned himself $40K, raised $85K from individuals and $600 from PACs.
Spent $14.7K and now has $205.7K on hand.
He loaned himself $40K, raised $85K from individuals and $600 from PACs.
Spent $14.7K and now has $205.7K on hand.
February 3, 2026 at 12:38 AM
AG candidate @jasonknight.bsky.social (D) started Q4 with $94.7K.
He loaned himself $40K, raised $85K from individuals and $600 from PACs.
Spent $14.7K and now has $205.7K on hand.
He loaned himself $40K, raised $85K from individuals and $600 from PACs.
Spent $14.7K and now has $205.7K on hand.
General Treasurer James Diossa (D) started Q4 with $247.1K in his campaign account.
He raised $63.5K from individuals and $4.4K from PACs.
Spent $33K and has $282.1K on hand.
He raised $63.5K from individuals and $4.4K from PACs.
Spent $33K and has $282.1K on hand.
February 3, 2026 at 12:36 AM
General Treasurer James Diossa (D) started Q4 with $247.1K in his campaign account.
He raised $63.5K from individuals and $4.4K from PACs.
Spent $33K and has $282.1K on hand.
He raised $63.5K from individuals and $4.4K from PACs.
Spent $33K and has $282.1K on hand.
Term-limited AG @peterfneronha.bsky.social (D) has just under $100K in his campaign account after Q4. He's not running for governor, but did make several donations.
Includes maximum contributions ($2K) to - @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social, @joeshekarchi.bsky.social , Val Lawson and Xay Khamsyvoravong.
Includes maximum contributions ($2K) to - @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social, @joeshekarchi.bsky.social , Val Lawson and Xay Khamsyvoravong.
February 3, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Term-limited AG @peterfneronha.bsky.social (D) has just under $100K in his campaign account after Q4. He's not running for governor, but did make several donations.
Includes maximum contributions ($2K) to - @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social, @joeshekarchi.bsky.social , Val Lawson and Xay Khamsyvoravong.
Includes maximum contributions ($2K) to - @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social, @joeshekarchi.bsky.social , Val Lawson and Xay Khamsyvoravong.
INBOX: Lt. Gov. @sabinamatos.bsky.social is kicking off her reelection campaign in Providence Wednesday.
February 3, 2026 at 12:09 AM
INBOX: Lt. Gov. @sabinamatos.bsky.social is kicking off her reelection campaign in Providence Wednesday.
LG candidate and Providence City Councilwoman
@sueanderbois.bsky.social (D) started Q4 with $25.3K
She raised $37K from individuals, loaned herself $10K, spent $6.1K and has $66.2K on hand.
@sueanderbois.bsky.social (D) started Q4 with $25.3K
She raised $37K from individuals, loaned herself $10K, spent $6.1K and has $66.2K on hand.
February 2, 2026 at 9:41 PM
LG candidate and Providence City Councilwoman
@sueanderbois.bsky.social (D) started Q4 with $25.3K
She raised $37K from individuals, loaned herself $10K, spent $6.1K and has $66.2K on hand.
@sueanderbois.bsky.social (D) started Q4 with $25.3K
She raised $37K from individuals, loaned herself $10K, spent $6.1K and has $66.2K on hand.