The Rhode Island State Constitutional Convention Clearinghouse
Information on Rhode Island's constitutionally mandated Nov. 5, 2024 constitutional convention referendum, including news, opinion, and historyNews
Fan, Flora, Local, state voters approve higher ed bond for URI, RIC, The Independent, Nov. 8, 2024.
Meyer, Renee, Block Island casts its votes, Block Island Times, Nov. 8, 2024.
Shea, Christopher, R.I. voters again rejected a constitutional convention question. Time to get rid of it?, Rhode Island Current, Nov. 7, 2024.*
Voters OK $551M in spending on four bonds, Jamestown Press, Nov. 7, 2024.
McGowan, Dan, and Alexa Gagosz, Rhode Island voters will reject constitutional convention, back four bonds worth $343.5 million, in unofficial results, Boston Globe Rhode Island, Nov. 6, 2024. [Includes chart with results of last five concon elections in Rhode Island.] See also one-sentence summary in another article the same day.
Anderson, Patrick, Maybe next decade. RI voters sink constitutional convention, approve bonds for ports, arts, Providence Journal, Nov. 6, 2024.*
Voters Turn Down Constitutional Convention, News Radio 920 AM, 104.7 FM, Nov. 6, 2024.
Hanewich, Cate, The Rhode Island Board of Elections releases the unofficial 2024 ballot question results, ABC 6, Nov. 6, 2024. [Incoherent prose.]
Democrats retain control of local government in East Greenwich, Southern Rhode Island Newspaper, Nov. 6, 2024.
Constitutional Convent, ion, Question #1 Defeated, GoLocalProv, Nov. 5, 2024.
Shea, Christopher, Voters reject Question 1 asking to hold a constitutional convention, Rhode Island Current, Nov. 5, 2024.
Anderson, Patrick, Maybe next decade. RI voters sink constitutional convention, approve bonds for ports, arts, Providence Journal, Nov. 5, 2024. Also published in Newport Daily News, Nov. 5, 2024.
What about the ballot questions? RIers to decide funding for housing, arts, environment, Providence Journal, Nov. 5, 2024. [J.H. Snider Note: Partisan framing.]
Rhode Island ballot questions seek approval for constitutional convention, bond issues, WJAR, Nov. 5, 2024.
Gavin, Christopher, Opposition to R.I. constitutional convention surges among likely voters before Election Day, new poll finds, Boston Globe Rhode Island, Nov. 4, 2024.
Poll: Support for rejection of R.I. constitutional convention grows, Providence Business News, Nov. 4, 2024.
Shea, Christopher, Poll says voters likely to reject Question 1, Rhode Island Current, Nov. 4, 2024.
Baccari, Raymond and Lauren Brill, Poll: Harris maintains double-digit lead over Trump in RI, Mass.. WPRI, Nov. 3, 2024.
DeAngelis, Gino and Laralyn Jackson, UNH poll shows Harris over Trump in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, ABC 6 Providence Now, Nov. 3, 2024.
Nesi, Ted, Nesi’s Notes, WPRI, Nov. 2, 2024.
Donnis, Ian, How a Trump election would affect R.I., why legislative incumbents maintain an edge, and more, Rhode Island PBS, Nov. 1, 2024.
Smith, Erin Geiger, 2024 Ballot Measures to Watch, Brennan Center, Nov. 1, 2024. [J.H. Snider note: I encouraged the Brennan Center to take an interest in this ballot measure.]
Confused about Question 1 on the RI ballot? Here’s the quick and dirty, Providence Journal, Oct. 31, 2024.
McGowan, Dan, R.I. Governor McKee, ILO Group, and the constitutional convention question, Boston Globe Rhode Island, Oct. 30, 2024.
Issues on the Ballot, Providence Eye, Oct. 30, 2024.
Farzan, Antonia Noori, Here’s what changed – and what didn’t – as a result of RI’s last constitutional convention, Providence Journal, Oct. 28, 2024.
Crandall, Brian, Long overdue or dangerous? Voters will decide constitutional convention ballot question, NBC 10 NEWSMon, Oct. 28, 2024.
Voghel, Jacquelyn, Constitutional convention? Clashing views, PBN, Oct. 25, 2024.
Lardner, Richard, What to expect in Rhode Island on Election Day, ABC News, Oct. 25, 2024. Links to SOS’s Voter Information Handbook to provide the convention explanation.
Wolfang, Zane, Explaining the Constitutional Convention Ballot Question, Newport This Week, Oct. 24, 2024.
Pelletiere, Isabella, and Josh Kurman,With early voting underway, residents to consider five ballot questions, Providence Now, Oct. 24, 2024.
Decker, Geoff, The ballot asks the questions; voters provide the answers, Cranston Herald, Oct. 23, 2024.
VOTER GUIDE: Rhode Island ballot questions, Westerly Sun, Oct. 21, 2024.
Nesi, Ted, Nesi’s Notes: Oct. 19, WPRI, Oct. 19, 2024.
Nesi, Ted, Nesi’s Notes: Oct. 12, WPRI, Oct. 12, 2024.
Flower, Jucolyn, What are the 2024 Ballot Questions for Rhode Island, WPRI, Oct. 11, 2024.
Wilkinson, Kate, Question 1 clash over RI constitutional convention: Some warn of risks to rights, WRPI, Oct. 9, 2024.
Anderson, Patrick, Taking sides: Where do RI leaders stand on constitutional convention question?, Providence Journal, Oct. 8, 2024.
Castro, Alexander, Cranston mayoral candidates both claim to love July 4th in fireworks-filled debate, Rhode Island Current, Oct. 7, 2024.
Hernandez, Luis, and Joe Tasca, Breaking down the ballot: Should Rhode Island hold a constitutional convention?, Public Radio, Oct. 4, 2024.
Shea, Christopher, R.I. voters almost evenly split on whether to hold a constitutional convention, new poll finds, Rhode Island Current, Sept. 23, 2024. Also published in Providence Business News, Sept. 24, 2024.
Gregg, Katherine, Hopes, fears and money go into campaigns for and against constitutional convention, Providence Journal, Sept. 23, 2024. Summarized here, Sept. 28, 2024. [J.H. Snider Note: Reporter Gregg is a member of a local union, the Rhode Island chapter of the NewsGuild-CWA, which is an affiliate and close ally of the Rhode Island chapter of the AFL-CIO, the primary source for her story, including the video at the top of it.]
Doherty, Ryan and Tom Li, Unsurprisingly, Kamala Harris may win Rhode Island, recent poll finds, The Brown Daily Herald, Sept. 19, 2024.
What to know about Question 1, which asks whether RI should hold a constitutional convention, Providence Journal, Sept. 16, 2024.
Rhode Island Voters Guide: Key races in the November 2024 General Election, Providence Journal, Sept. 16, 2024.
Belmore, Ryan, Representative Craven and Senator Euer to lead a panel discussion on Constituional Convention ballot question, What’s Up NewP, Sept. 13, 2024.
Ghosh, Avani, Take a look at the major measures on Rhode Island’s 2024 ballot, The Brown Daily Herald, Sept. 11, 2024.
Shea, Christopher, ConCon Commission’s report is done. Now it’s up to the voters, Rhode Island Current, August 29, 2024. [J.H. Snider Note: Rep. Arthur Corvese is quoted as saying, “I thought it was a good, concise evaluation of what was presented in testimony….” I disagree with this claim, and I listened to every public meeting of the commission and read all the testimony submitted to it. Although some facts in the report appear incorrect, its major flaw is that its narrative reflected a strong, albeit subtle, bias against a convention, despite nominally being presented as a balanced, objective report. This bias includes cleverly disparaging a convention by flipping pro and con statements, cherry-picking and highlighting certain testimony, and presenting testimony out of context. My biggest single objection to the report is its indifference to constitutional theory and ignoring arguments presented to it that the democratic purpose of a convention is to empower the people to bypass the legislature in initiating and proposing constitutional amendments.]
Anderson, Patrick, RI lawmakers conclude final constitutional convention report, Providence Journal, Aug. 29, 2024.
Anderson, Patrick, Many variables at play in cost of a RI constitutional convention. How it might work, Providence Journal, August 22, 2024.
Shea, Christopher, Want a constitutional convention in 2026? Here’s how much it could cost the state, Rhode Island Current, August 21, 2024.
Shea, Christopher, Constitutional convention commission is firming up opinions and cost estimate, Rhode Island Current, August 20, 2024.
Belmore, Ryan, Commission prepares for Constitutional Convention discussion, What’s Up News, August 19, 2024.
Shea, Christopher, Opponents to constitutional convention ramp up campaign spending plan, Rhode Island Current, August 13, 2024.
Shea, Christopher, The cons keep lobbying hard as constitutional convention preparatory commission goes about its work, Rhode Island Current, August 8, 2024.
Voghel, Jacquelyn, Is holding an R.I. constitutional convention a danger?, Providence Business News, August 2, 2024.
Voters get their say on convention, Providence Business News, August 2, 2024.
Shea, Christopher, Proponents from both ends of political spectrum see wisdom of holding constitutional convention, Rhode Island Current, July 30, 2024.
Anderson, Patrick, Should RI have a Constitutional Convention?, The cases for and against, Providence Journal, July 30, 2024.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Constitutional Convention Commission meets tomorrow, Office of the Speaker, July 29, 2024.
Should Rhode Island hold its first constitutional convention since 1986?, Providence Business News, July 26, 2024.
Shea, Christopher, R.I. constitutional convention ballot question opponents mobilize to convince voters to just say no, Rhode Island Current, July 24, 2024. Also published by States Newsroom, July 24, 2024.
RIers launch campaign against constitutional convention ballot question, WPRI, July 24, 2024.
Anderson, Patrick, ‘Frightening prospect’: Why RI’s unions are organizing against a constitutional convention, Providence Journal, July 24, 2024.
McGowan, Dan, The R.I. Constitutional Convention Debate Begins Today, Boston Globe, July 24, 2024.
Coalition launches campaign against Constitutional Convention ballot question, Providence Business News, July 24, 2024.
DeAngelis, Gino, Campaign against Rhode Island constitutional convention launched, ABC6 Providence Now, July 24, 2024.
Ahlquist, Steve, Copy of Rhode Island Citizens for Responsible Government Press Release, July 24, 2024.
The Ocean State Poll, UNH Survey Center Polls, number 805, July 18, 2024.
Gregg, Katherine, New poll: Rhode Islanders unhappy with McKee, direction of the state. Here’s the takeaways, Providence Journal, July 18, 2024. “Few seem to understand the ‘Constitutional Convention’ question they will see on the November ballot.”
Nesi, Ted, Poll: McKee job approval at 29% as most Rhode Islanders say state is on wrong track, WPRI, July 18, 2024.
Shea, Christopher, Commission prepping for potential ConCon is short on time. But can it take the long view? Rhode Island Current, July 8, 2024.
Lavin, Nancy, Election-related wins and losses from the 2024 legislative session, Rhode Island Courant, July 5, 2024.
Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for July 5, 2024, The Public’s Radio, July 5, 2024.
Baccari, Raymond, RI assembles constitutional convention commission ahead of November vote, WPRI, July 3, 2024.
DeAngelis, Gino, Rhode Island General Assembly makes appointments for Constitutional Convention Commission, ABC6/Providence Now, July 3, 2024.
Gregg, Katherine, School’s in for summer: These are the topics lawmakers will be ‘studying’ in the offseason, Providence Journal, July 1, 2024.
Gregg, Katherine and Patrick Anderson, Legislature finishes with votes on $13.9B budget, granny flats, criminal records, Providence Journal, June 14, 2024.
Gregg, Katherine and Patrick Anderson, Legislature headed for finish with votes on $13.9B budget, granny flats, criminal records, Newport Daily News, June 13, 2024.
Fitzpatrick, Edward, Key issues to watch as R.I. General Assembly races to the finish line, Boston Globe, June 13, 2024.
Baccari, Raymond, What to keep an eye on as RI’s legislative session wraps up, WPRI, June 12, 2024.
Shea, Christopher, Constitutional conventions: a relic of old or a chance for reform? It’s time for voters to decide, Rhode Island Current, June 11, 2024. J.H. Snider correction: There are fourteen, not five, states in the U.S. that have the periodic constitutional convention referendum.
Anderson, Patrick, and Katherin Gregg, RI House lawmakers approve $13.9B budget, Providence Journal, June 7, 2024. “Rep. Evan Shanley, a Warwick Democrat, suggested an inspector general is an ‘excellent’ idea, but one that is better addressed in a Constitutional Convention than in the budget.” See also Office of Inspector General an idea whose time has come, Providence Journal, June 8, 2024.
Anderson, Patrick, Should RI reopen the state Constitution? Voters may decide in November, Providence Journal, June 4, 2024.
Fitzpatrick, Edward, R.I. debates whether to hold a state constitutional convention, Boston Globe, June 3, 2024.
Prosnitz, Frank, On the ballot: Constitutional Convention, WUN, Feb. 26, 2024.
Will RI vote for a Constitutional Convention in 2024?, Providence Journal, Jan. 9, 2023.
Frazier, Kevin, Vote Yes for a Constitutional Convention (for Rhode Island), Democracy Paradox, Jan. 9, 2023.
Opinion
Snider, J.H., The disinformation campaign against a R.I. constitutional convention, Boston Globe, Nov. 2, 2024. The Globe’s x.com post here.
Grapentine, William Sousa, ‘Yes’ on Question 1 will restore power to the people, EastBayRI, Oct. 31, 2024.
MacDonald, Stephen, Letter: Vote Yes on Question 1, Newport This Week, Oct. 31, 2024.
Donnelly, Uriah, Letter: Vote ‘No’ on Question 1, EastBayRI, Oct. 31, 2024.
Frias, Steve, A Constitutional Convention is our best hope for reform, Cranston Heral, Oct. 30, 2024. Also published in the Warwick Beacon, Oct. 31, 2024; and Providence Journal, Nov. 2, 2024.
Sasse, Gary, Why I’m voting for Question 1 on Nov. 5, Providence Journal, Oct. 26, 2024.
Shekarchi, K. Joseph, Why I’m voting against Question 1 on Nov. 5, Providence Journal, Oct. 26, 2024. Also printed in the Cranston Herald, Oct. 30, 2024, and the Warwick Beacon, Oct. 31, 2024.
Sasse, Gary, A Constitutional Convention Could Make Rhode Island Better, GoLocalProv, Oct. 26, 2024.
Letter: Constitutional Convention might be a good thing, The Westerly Sun, Oct. 25, 2024. Also published in the Providence Journal, Nov. 3, 2024.
Violet, Arlene, Approve Question 1: Constitutional Convention, The Valley Breeze, Oct. 24, 2024. Also published in the EastBayRI, Oct. 30, 2024.
Thornber, Jay, Letter: RI doesn’t need a constitutional convention, The Independent, Oct. 24, 2024.
Walsh, Mary-Murphy, Question 1 could open a door in R.I. that should stay closed, Rhode Island Current, Oct. 23, 2024.
Katzman, Len, Letter To The Editor: Portsmouth Democratic Town Committee opposes constitutional convention, WUN, Oct. 22, 2024.
Taylor, Susan, Letter To The Editor: Newport Democratic City Committee’s position on ballot questions, WUN, Oct. 22, 2024.
Block, Ken, Look No Further Than Washington Bridge for Why We Need to Vote Yes on Constitutional, GoLocal, Oct. 21, 2024.
Steiny, Julia, Legacy laws are hurting Providence public school students. Question 1 offers a solution, Rhode Island Current, Oct. 21, 2024. Also published in The 74, Oct. 26, 2024.
Snider, J.H., RI voter handbook is biased against ballot Question 1, Providence Journal, Oct. 19, 2024.
Fayal, James E., Can We End Politics as Usual in RI? Yes, We CON!, GoLocalProv, Oct. 18, 2024.
Snider, J.H., Following the money on Question 1, Rhode Island Current, Oct. 17, 2024.
Hamilton, Keith, A Constitutional Convention would level the field, Westerly Sun, Oct. 17, 2024. Also published in WUN, Oct. 15, 2024, Warwick Beacon, Oct. 17, 2024, and The Newport Daily News, Oct. 18, 2024.
Mack, Tiara, A constitutional convention poses a dangerous risk to our civil rights, Boston Globe, Oct. 17, 2024. [J.H. Snider note: the author is a Rhode Island state senator.]
Port, Joshua, Letter: Convention would jeopardize RI citizens’ rights, The Independent, Oct. 17, 2024.
Hamilton, Keith, Letter To The Editor: Vote yes on Question #1, WUN, Oct. 15, 2024.
Lukowicz, Ryan, R.I. voters should say no to Question 1 and reject a constitutional convention, The Boston Globe, Oct. 9, 2024.
Snider, J.H., Stop using history to shoot down a constitutional convention, Rhode Island Current, Oct. 7, 2024. Also published in News from the States, Oct. 7, 2024.
Ruggiero, Deborah, Letter To The Editor: Vote no on Question 1, WUN, Oct. 7, 2024. Also published in The Jamestown Press, Oct. 10, 2024; The Newport Daily News, Oct. 11, 2024; and The Independent, Oct. 17, 2024. [J.H. Snider note: Ruggiero is a former Rhode Island representative who ran for Lt. Governor in 2022 and received substantial funds from some leading “no” coalition members during her political career. She also served on the 2014 and 2024 bipartisan constitutional convention commissions. As president of DR Communications Group, she does media messaging on behalf of clients. It’s not clear who her clients are.]
Snider, J.H., Why the opposition’s weird fixation on easily fixable ConCon flaws?, Warwick Beacon, Oct. 3, 2024.
Taylor, Ruth, Rhode Island will be ready for another constitutional convention. In 60 more years., Rhode Island Current, Sept. 30, 2024.
*Conley, Patrick, Letter: No reason to fear constitutional convention, Providence Journal, Sept. 29, 2024.
Barham, Lonnie, Letter: Let voters decide on constitutional convention, Providence Journal, Sept. 29, 2024. Also published in Cranston Herald, Sept. 25, 2024 and Warwick Beacon, Sept. 26, 2024.
Carey, Aidan, Vote for a constitutional convention, The Valley Breeze, Sept. 26, 2024. [J.H. Snider note: Aidan Carey is the executive director of the Rhode Island Republican Party.]
Aguirre, Sean, Letter: Voters should reject call for Convention, The Independent, Sept. 26, 2024.
Block, Ken, Why RI Needs a Constitutional Convention (and Why RI ACLU and Mike Stenhouse Are Wrong), GoLocal, Sept. 24, 2024. [J.H. Snider Note: Ken Block’s 2014 op-ed on calling a convention can be found here.]
Martone, Christine, Letter: Constitutional Convention on the ballot, Westerly Sun, Sept. 18, 2024.
Stenhouse, Mike, ConCon will let Rhode Islanders break the status quo, Providence Journal, Sept. 15, 2024. Also published in the Ocean State Current, Sept. 15, 2024.
Snider, J.H., Constitutional convention’s benefits outweigh cost, Providence Journal, Sept. 7, 2024. The print edition version of this op-ed was published under the title RI’s flawed obsession with a constitutional convention’s cost.
Chaput, Erik J., and Russell J. DeSimone, Rhode Island is no stranger to calls for constitutional conventions, Providence Journal, Sept. 1, 2024.
*Conley, Patrick T., Political paranoia and constitutional constipation, Warwick Beacon, August 22, 2024.
Erickson, Stephen, Why it’s time for Rhode Island to have a constitutional convention, Providence Journal, August 4, 2024.
Letter by Rhode Island Senator Sam Zurier, July, 2024. Zurier is responding to a letter to the General Assembly by the “no” coalition.
Snider, J.H., Legislature does a disservice to RI’s constitutional convention process, Providence Journal, June 23, 2024. The print edition version of this op-ed was published under the title Legislature is Subverting State’s ConCon Process.
*Conley, Patrick, Time is running out, Providence Journal, May 18, 2024. [J.H. Snider Note: The author drafted the periodic constitutional convention referendum as a delegate at Rhode Island’s 1973 constitutional convention.]
Snider, J.H., and Gary Sasse, It’s past time for RI to prep for Nov. 5 constitutional convention, Providence Journal, May 12, 2024. The print edition version of this op-ed was published under the title Give priority to prep for constitutional convention.
Letter by Rhode Island Senator Sam Zurier, April 7, 2024.
* Patrick Conley was a delegate to Rhode Island’s 1973 constitutional convention and is the author of the periodic constitutional convention referendum that that convention proposed and the public ratified.
TV Segments
“[W]hen someone comes on our air with a one-sided account of a very complex situation…, it’s my understanding that as journalists we are obligated to challenge that worldview so that our viewers can have that access to the truth or a fuller account, a more balanced account.”
VIDEO NOW: AFL-CIO President Pat Crowley on Question 1, WPRI, Nov. 5, 2024.
Description: Tim White speaks with AFL-CIO President Pat Crowley about Rhode Island Ballot Question 1 and voter turnout in Cranston. [J.H. Snider Note: This interview occurred after the polls closed and Crowley framed the issue on Question 1 as not allowing outside dark money to control a convention.]
Rhode Island ballot questions seek approval for constitutional convention, NBC 10 WJAR, Nov. 5, 2024.
Who is behind Rhode Island’s “no” constitutional convention?, Ocean State Current’s Dugout show, Oct. 31, 2024.
Long overdue or dangerous? Voters will decide constitutional convention ballot question, NBC 10 WJAR, Oct. 28, 2024.
Steinberg, Staci, Sen. Sam Zurier & Steven Brown, Dan Yorke State of Mind, Oct. 18, 2024.
Description: District 3’s Sen. Sam Zurier and Executive Director of the ACLU RI Steven Brown join Dan Yorke to Discuss their opposing views on ballot Question 1 regarding a constitutional convention.
On Oct. 24, 2024, Dan Yorke’s State of Mind held a follow-up and more extended discussion with Sam Zurier and Steven Brown. The show was labeled: Assessing RI Question 1 (Constitutional Convention) with State Sen Sam Zurier and ACLU RI Executive Director Steven Brown.
Baccari, Ray, “Where They Stand,” WPRI, Oct. 15, 2024. Two parts:
Shall RI Hold a Constitutional Convention? #2, State of the State, Oct. 15, 2024.
Wilkinson, Kate, Your Local Election HQ: Examining the history of the Constitutional Convention in Rhode Island, WRPI, Oct. 10, 2024.
Wilkinson, Kate, Question 1 clash over RI constitutional convention: Some warn of risks to rights, WRPI, Oct. 9, 2024.
White, Tim, and Ted Nesi, Newsmakers 9/27/2024: RI union leaders; McKee, WPRI, Sept. 27, 2024. [J.H. Snider note: The unions’ opposition to the upcoming convention referendum is presented from 10:05 to 11:45.]
What happened in the RI primaries last night?, Rhode Island Report, Episode 173, Sept. 11, 2024. Discussion runs from 16 to 18 minutes.
Why Hold a Rhode Island Constitutional Convention?, State of the State, Sept. 9, 2024. J.H. Snider note: This show is broken up into two thirty minute segments, each of which has the same speakers and addresses the constitutional convention referendum.
Description: Guest Adam S. Myers, Professor of Political Science at Providence College, and Host Richard August discuss the pros and cons of holding a Constitutional Convention, which was last held in 1986. They agree that it is long overdue and needed to improve government functions. Voters will be asked to decide by voting on a referendum during the general election this coming November. Topics discussed included: term limits, changes in voting system, proportional representation, enabling new political parties, need for an Inspector General, recall procedures vs. impeachment, removal of life tenure for court justices, budget line-item veto for Governor, school choice, one legislative body rather than two, and much more.
RIers launch campaign against constitutional convention ballot question, WPRI, July 24, 2024.
A Lively Experiment, PBS, June 14, 2024.
Description: A brief mention of a constitutional convention at 10:00; the main discussion runs from approximately 13:55 to 19:20.
Blogs & Organizations
Ahlquist, Steve, We know what a Constitutional Convention is like – it’s why we oppose Question 1, Steve Ahlquist, Oct. 31, 2024.
Ahlquist, Steve, Rhode Island Legislators speak out against Ballot Question 1, Steve Ahlquist, Oct. 30, 2024.
Unmasking the “No Coalition”, Ocean State Current, Oct. 30, 2024.
Ahlquist, Steve, RI Latino community leaders speak against a Constitutional Convention; Urge rejection of Question 1, Steve Ahlquist blog, Oct. 25, 2024.
Comery, Beth, Reject Question 1 — Say ‘No’ To A Constitutional Convention, Providence Daily Dose, mid-Oct. 2024.
2024 Referenda, League of Women Voters of Rhode Island, Sept. 27, 2024.
Constitutional Convention: Did you know that there is a #4thBranchRI of government, Rhode Island Center for Freedom & Prosperity, mid-Sept. 2024.
Salzillo, Michael, Why to Vote Yes for a Constitutional Convention in Rhode Island, The Salzillo Report, August 30, 2024.
Salzillo, Michael, The Case for a Rhode Island Constitutional Convention, The Salzillo Report, June 19, 2024.
Incumbents
Senate
Incumbent Tiara Mack, District 6: Instagram post, Oct. 20, 2024; TikTok post, Oct. 28, 2024; Press Conference, Oct. 30, 2024.
Incumbent Dawn Euer: NBC TV segment, Oct. 28, 2024.
Senator Bridget Valverde: Press Conference, Oct. 30, 2024.
Senator Meghan Kalman, District 15, X.com, Oct. 27, 2024.
House
House Majority Whip: Katherine Kazarian, Press Conference, Oct. 30, 2024.
Representative Jennifer Stewart: Press Conference, Oct. 30, 2024.
Representative Karen Alzate: Press Conference, Oct. 30, 2024.
Secretary of State
Incumbent Gregg Amore
Donnis, Ian, RI Secretary of State Gregg Amore on declining confidence in elections, his concerns on Trump, and what’s next for a state archive, Rhode Island PBS, Oct. 25, 2024.
Donnis: The Democratic Party in Rhode Island opposes the ballot question, one that would create a constitutional convention. How do you come down on that?
Amore: So I have a job to do as Secretary of State, and the job we’re doing is presenting as much information as we can to the voters. And so our voter information guide provides a link to the report, and then you can go beyond that and watch the commissions hearings and listen to the concerns of the public in regard to what they think should change about the Rhode Island constitution. So that’s our job. That’s our primary job. I’ve already voted and I’ve already voted no. And I’m not sure that this system is, the constitutional convention system is appropriate for the day. In fact, it’s gone from most states, if not all states. I think we may have been the last state to hold one in 1986. I also think there are ways for us to change the constitution and you and I have voted on those constitutional changes without a constitutional convention.
House Speaker
Incumbent Joe Shekarchi, District 23
Joe Shekarchi X Post and Press Statement, Oct. 24, 2024. See above for the accompanying Providence Journal op-ed.
Attorney General
Incumbent Peter Neronha
McGowan, Dan, R.I. Governor McKee, ILO Group, and the constitutional convention question, Boston Globe Rhode Island, Oct. 30, 2024.
Candidates for Statewide Office
House
District 68
Ahlquist, Steve, The League of Women Voters House District 68 Forum, Rhode Island League of Women Voters, Oct. 3, 2024.
District 69
Ahlquist, Steve, The League of Women Voters House District 69 Forum, Rhode Island League of Women Voters, Oct. 3, 2024.
District 59