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]
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
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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).
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...
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.
@michaeljgarman.bsky.social, who's gearing up a primary challenge against state Rep. Edith Ajello in RI House District 1 (Providence) has $21K on hand after Q4
He loaned himself $4K and raised $17.3K from individuals. Spent $350.
Sen. @samuelwbell.bsky.social gave him $2K (Garman's his fmr. CM)
He loaned himself $4K and raised $17.3K from individuals. Spent $350.
Sen. @samuelwbell.bsky.social gave him $2K (Garman's his fmr. CM)
February 2, 2026 at 8:47 PM
@michaeljgarman.bsky.social, who's gearing up a primary challenge against state Rep. Edith Ajello in RI House District 1 (Providence) has $21K on hand after Q4
He loaned himself $4K and raised $17.3K from individuals. Spent $350.
Sen. @samuelwbell.bsky.social gave him $2K (Garman's his fmr. CM)
He loaned himself $4K and raised $17.3K from individuals. Spent $350.
Sen. @samuelwbell.bsky.social gave him $2K (Garman's his fmr. CM)
Looked through Guckian’s Q4 report. He started with $2.1K.
Raised $43.5K from individuals and loaned himself $10K.
Spent $2.2K
Has $43.4K on hand.
Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins donated a max contribution of $2K. Senate Minority Whip Gordon Rogers donated $250.
Raised $43.5K from individuals and loaned himself $10K.
Spent $2.2K
Has $43.4K on hand.
Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins donated a max contribution of $2K. Senate Minority Whip Gordon Rogers donated $250.
INBOX: Gubernatorial candidate Aaron Guckian (R) says he raised $50K in his first month of campaigning.
February 2, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Looked through Guckian’s Q4 report. He started with $2.1K.
Raised $43.5K from individuals and loaned himself $10K.
Spent $2.2K
Has $43.4K on hand.
Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins donated a max contribution of $2K. Senate Minority Whip Gordon Rogers donated $250.
Raised $43.5K from individuals and loaned himself $10K.
Spent $2.2K
Has $43.4K on hand.
Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins donated a max contribution of $2K. Senate Minority Whip Gordon Rogers donated $250.
Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social, who’s still mulling a run for governor, says for Q4 he raised in between what Gov. Dan McKee and @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social brought in.
More than McKee, but less than Foulkes. Report is due tonight.
More than McKee, but less than Foulkes. Report is due tonight.
February 2, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social, who’s still mulling a run for governor, says for Q4 he raised in between what Gov. Dan McKee and @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social brought in.
More than McKee, but less than Foulkes. Report is due tonight.
More than McKee, but less than Foulkes. Report is due tonight.
Providence City Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan started Q4 with $5.4K.
She raised $18.4K, spent $2.6K and has $21.2K on hand.
Should note she's term-limited from the @pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social.
I've heard that she'll seek the open House District 7 seat, but nothing confirmed of course.
She raised $18.4K, spent $2.6K and has $21.2K on hand.
Should note she's term-limited from the @pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social.
I've heard that she'll seek the open House District 7 seat, but nothing confirmed of course.
February 2, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Providence City Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan started Q4 with $5.4K.
She raised $18.4K, spent $2.6K and has $21.2K on hand.
Should note she's term-limited from the @pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social.
I've heard that she'll seek the open House District 7 seat, but nothing confirmed of course.
She raised $18.4K, spent $2.6K and has $21.2K on hand.
Should note she's term-limited from the @pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social.
I've heard that she'll seek the open House District 7 seat, but nothing confirmed of course.
INBOX: Gubernatorial candidate Aaron Guckian (R) says he raised $50K in his first month of campaigning.
February 2, 2026 at 2:26 PM
INBOX: Gubernatorial candidate Aaron Guckian (R) says he raised $50K in his first month of campaigning.
Robert J Raimondo, who's also running for governor as a Republican, didn't raise or spend anything in Q4, according to his report.
He entered the race in November (during the quarter).
www.wpri.com/news/electio...
He entered the race in November (during the quarter).
www.wpri.com/news/electio...
February 1, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Robert J Raimondo, who's also running for governor as a Republican, didn't raise or spend anything in Q4, according to his report.
He entered the race in November (during the quarter).
www.wpri.com/news/electio...
He entered the race in November (during the quarter).
www.wpri.com/news/electio...
Gubernatorial candidate Elaine Pelino (R) started Q4 (Oct. 1 - Dec. 31) with $1.2K.
- She raised $1.8K
- Spent $400
- Has $2.8K on hand
- She raised $1.8K
- Spent $400
- Has $2.8K on hand
February 1, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Gubernatorial candidate Elaine Pelino (R) started Q4 (Oct. 1 - Dec. 31) with $1.2K.
- She raised $1.8K
- Spent $400
- Has $2.8K on hand
- She raised $1.8K
- Spent $400
- Has $2.8K on hand
State Rep. Joe Solomon Jr. (D), candidate for AG this year, recently filed his Q4 report (Oct. 1 - Dec. 31).
- Started with $251.8K
- Raised $65K from individuals, got $6.5K from PACs, and loaned himself $100K
- Spent $3.6K
- Has $419.7K on hand
- Started with $251.8K
- Raised $65K from individuals, got $6.5K from PACs, and loaned himself $100K
- Spent $3.6K
- Has $419.7K on hand
February 1, 2026 at 10:24 PM
State Rep. Joe Solomon Jr. (D), candidate for AG this year, recently filed his Q4 report (Oct. 1 - Dec. 31).
- Started with $251.8K
- Raised $65K from individuals, got $6.5K from PACs, and loaned himself $100K
- Spent $3.6K
- Has $419.7K on hand
- Started with $251.8K
- Raised $65K from individuals, got $6.5K from PACs, and loaned himself $100K
- Spent $3.6K
- Has $419.7K on hand
Fmr. state Rep. John Loughlin (R), who's running for lieutenant governor this year, during Q4 (Oct. 1 - Dec. 31):
- Raised $12.5K from individuals
- Donated himself $5K
- Spent $256
- Has $17.3K on hand
- Raised $12.5K from individuals
- Donated himself $5K
- Spent $256
- Has $17.3K on hand
February 1, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Fmr. state Rep. John Loughlin (R), who's running for lieutenant governor this year, during Q4 (Oct. 1 - Dec. 31):
- Raised $12.5K from individuals
- Donated himself $5K
- Spent $256
- Has $17.3K on hand
- Raised $12.5K from individuals
- Donated himself $5K
- Spent $256
- Has $17.3K on hand
ICYMI: Allyn Meyers is the new Rhode Island GOP chair after winning a special election 85-74 against Ken Naylor. @wpri12.bsky.social
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January 31, 2026 at 10:25 PM
ICYMI: Allyn Meyers is the new Rhode Island GOP chair after winning a special election 85-74 against Ken Naylor. @wpri12.bsky.social
www.wpri.com/news/politic...
www.wpri.com/news/politic...
@jackiegoldman.bsky.social announces their candidacy for the open Providence Ward 5 City Council seat this year.
Goldman joins a Democratic primary that includes fmr. Council President and mayoral candidate Michael Solomon, and Simon Sarkisian.
Goldman joins a Democratic primary that includes fmr. Council President and mayoral candidate Michael Solomon, and Simon Sarkisian.
January 31, 2026 at 8:11 PM
@jackiegoldman.bsky.social announces their candidacy for the open Providence Ward 5 City Council seat this year.
Goldman joins a Democratic primary that includes fmr. Council President and mayoral candidate Michael Solomon, and Simon Sarkisian.
Goldman joins a Democratic primary that includes fmr. Council President and mayoral candidate Michael Solomon, and Simon Sarkisian.