Most Democratic incumbent legislators receive support from primary voters, except for one • Rhode Island Current

The incumbent advantage remained strong in Rhode Island’s primary races, with most sitting Democratic state lawmakers securing victories. However, there were some noteworthy exceptions, such as progressive challenger Kelsey Coletta narrowly defeating incumbent Rep. Ed Cardillo Jr. in House District 42. Results are still preliminary, with mail ballots and drop box votes being counted.
In Senate races, Senate President Dominick Ruggerio easily defeated progressive challenger Lenny Cioe, while incumbent Rep. Enrique Sanchez won a second term in House District 9. Complaints and investigations into allegations of tampering and ethical violations by candidates are ongoing.
Progressive groups focused on four primary races, including supporting Coletta in House District 42. They also backed incumbent Rep. Brandon Potter, who defeated his challenger Joseph Graziano. In the Republican mayoral primary in Cranston, Lammis Vargas emerged victorious in the Senate District 28 race, with no Republican challenger expected.
Other races in the state resulted in wins for various incumbents, setting up challenges against Republican opponents in the general election. The Rhode Island Board of Elections aims to complete the counting of votes by September 16, with the general election scheduled for November 5.

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