2023 Rhode Island's 1st congressional district special election

The 2023 Rhode Island's 1st congressional district special election is an upcoming special election. The seat is expected to become vacant following incumbent Democratic representative David Cicilline's announcement that he plans to resign on June 1, 2023, to become the president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation.[1] Primaries will be held September 5, and the general election will be held November 7.[2]

2023 Rhode Island's 1st congressional district special election
November 7, 2023
Rhode Island's 1st congressional district
 
Party Democratic Republican
Incumbent U.S. Representative

David Cicilline
Democratic


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Democratic primary

Declared

Filed paperwork
  • Michael Tillinghast[19]

Publicly expressed interest

Potential

Declined

Endorsements
Gabe Amo (D)
Local officials
  • Xay Khamsyvoravong, mayor of Newport (2022–present)[33]
Pamela Azar (D)
Organizations
Sandra Cano (D)
Statewide officials
  • James Diossa, Rhode Island General Treasurer (2023–present) (Cano's fiancé)[30]
State legislators
  • Dawn Euer, state senator from the 13th district (2017–present)[31]
Sabina Matos (D)
U.S. Representatives
Statewide officials
State senators
  • Myrth York, former state senator from the 2nd district (1991–1995)[43]
State representatives
  • Grace Diaz, state representative from the 11th district (2005–present) and former acting chair of the Rhode Island Democratic Party (2014)[43]
  • Ramon Perez, state representative from the 13th district (2017–2019, 2021–present)[43]
Local officials
  • Carmen Castillo, former Providence city councilor from the 9th ward (2012–present)[43]
  • Mary Kay Harris, Providence City Council Deputy Majority Leader (2020–present) from the 11th ward (2015–present)[43]
  • John Igliozzi, former Providence City Council President (2021–2023) from the 7th ward (1997–2023)[43]
  • Juan Pichardo, Providence city councilor from the 9th ward (2023–present) and former state senator from the 2nd district (2003–2017)[43]
  • Michael Solomon, former Providence City Council President (2007–2015) from the 5th ward (2011–2015)[43]
  • Ana Vargas, Providence city councilor from the 7th ward (2023–present)[43]
Organizations
Aaron Regunberg (D)
State senators
State representatives
  • Megan Cotter, state representative from the 39th district (2023–present)[45]
  • Cherie Cruz, state representative from the 58th district (2023–present)[46]
  • Leonela Felix, state representative from the 61st district (2021–present)[16]
  • Kathleen Fogarty, state representative from the 35th district (2015–present)[45]
  • Arthur Handy, state representative from the 18th district (2003–present)[47]
  • Brandon Potter, state representative from the 16th district (2021–present)[47]
Local officials
  • Helen Anthony, Providence city councilor from the 2nd ward (2019–present)[46]
  • Susan Anderbois, Providence city councilor from the 3rd ward (2023–present)[46]
Individuals
Organizations

Republican primary

Publicly expressed interest
  • Aaron Guckian, fundraising consultant, former aide to then-governor Donald Carcieri, and nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island in 2022[20]
  • Stephen Skoly, dentist[51]
  • Dana Traversie, cybersecurity analyst[52]

Potential

Declined

Independents

Declined

General election

Predictions
Source Ranking As of
Inside Elections[56] Solid D February 23, 2023
Sabato's Crystal Ball[57] Safe D February 22, 2023

See also

References
  1. Shapero, Julia (February 21, 2023). "Democratic Rep. Cicilline to leave Congress in June". The Hill. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  2. Nesi, Ted; Sherman, Eli; Machado, Steph (March 29, 2023). "Dates set for special election to replace Cicilline in Congress". WPRI-TV.
  3. Gregg, Katherine (April 11, 2023). "Marvin Abney the latest Democrat to enter CD1 race". The Providence Journal.
  4. "Former White House official Gabe Amo announces run for Congress".
  5. "Nick Autiello enters race to replace Cicilline".
  6. "Lincoln Town Councilor Azar Entering Race for Congress".
  7. "Foulkes is out, Cano is in, as RI's race for Congress starts to heat up".
  8. "Former secretary of state candidate Beauté enters race for Congress". WJAR. March 29, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  9. "Former U.S. Naval War College professor Walter Berbrick announces RI congressional run".
  10. "Rep. Nathan Biah joins race to replace Cicilline".
  11. Vega, Anthony (March 20, 2023). "Sen. Sandra Cano announces run for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional seat". WLNE-TV. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  12. "Jamestown businessman Don Carlson joins race for Cicilline seat".
  13. Donnis, Ian (March 25, 2023). "Rep. Casey to join Democratic field in 1st Congressional District". Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  14. Baccari, Raymond (March 27, 2023). "Providence Councilman John Goncalves enters First Congressional District special election". The Anchor Newspaper. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  15. "Sabina Matos announces run for Congress".
  16. Machado, Steph (April 12, 2023). "Providence Sen. Ana Quezada joins crowded RI congressional race". Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  17. Nesi, Ted (April 10, 2023). "Former Rep. Aaron Regunberg joins race for Cicilline seat; 10 candidates so far". WPRI-TV.
  18. "Seth Magaziner's rise is coming faster than anyone thought". The Boston Globe.
  19. "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1698376".
  20. "Who's in the mix to replace Congressman Cicilline". February 21, 2023.
  21. "Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt weighing a run for Congress. What we know".
  22. "Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 2/21". Daily Kos. February 21, 2023.
  23. "Nesi's Notes: May 13". May 13, 2023.
  24. "Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 2/23". February 23, 2023.
  25. Nesi, Ted; Sherman, Eli; White, Tim; Machado, Steph (February 21, 2023). "Cicilline to leave Congress, lead RI Foundation". WPRI-TV. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  26. "With Cicilline stepping down, who could run for RI's 1st Congressional District seat?". Providence Journal. February 21, 2023.
  27. Fitzpatrick, Edward (February 21, 2023). "Who will replace David Cicilline in Congress?". The Boston Globe. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  28. "Political heavyweights bow out of race for Cicilline's seat. Here's who is running instead".
  29. Baccari, Raymond (February 21, 2023). "Rep. Cicilline is retiring from Congress on June 1 to lead the Rhode Island Foundation". February 21, 2023.
  30. "State Sen. Sandra Cano announces run for Congress". NBC News 10 WJAR. March 20, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  31. Belmore, Ryan (April 13, 2023). "Senator Euer confirms she's not running for Congress, will endorse Sandra Cano in race for CD1". WUN (What's Up Newp). Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  32. "Helena Foulkes announces she will not run for Congress". WJAR. March 20, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  33. Fitzpatrick, Edward (May 11, 2023). "The latest political news in Rhode Island: Newport mayor endorses Amo for Congress". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on May 11, 2023. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  34. "Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 5/12".
  35. "Sen. @Val_Lawson tells me she won't be exploring a run for CD-1".
  36. "Shekarchi won't run for Congress, will continue as House speaker". March 17, 2023.
  37. Raymond; Host of Ray-ality TV [@RaymondB916] (February 22, 2023). "A spokesperson for @CumberlandMayor tells me that Mayor Mutter "has no intention of running for the congressional seat."" (Tweet) – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  38. "Shekarchi mulls options, Matos visits DC as race for Congress slowly comes into focus". February 28, 2023.
  39. "R.I. might see three Latinas running for Congress". March 22, 2023.
  40. Fitzpatrick, Edward (April 3, 2023). "Central Falls Mayor Rivera won't run for Congress". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on April 3, 2023.
  41. "Three term Lincoln Town Councilor Pamela Azar has aligned herself with the Reform Party! She is running in the 1st Rhode Island Congressional District. If you want reform, vote for Pamela Azar!".
  42. "First Major Endorsement Goes to Matos". GoLocalProv News. April 20, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  43. "Matos Falsely Claimed 31 Endorsements — 6 Did Not Actually Endorse Her". GoLocalProv News. April 29, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  44. Lesniewski, Niels; Altimari, Daniela; McIntire, Mary Ellen (April 20, 2023). "At the Races: Now show me yours". Roll Call. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  45. Fitzpatrick, Edward (April 20, 2023). "R.I. progressives assail Regunberg as he runs for Congress". The Boston Globe. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  46. MacGowan, Dan (April 10, 2023). "Aaron Regunberg enters R.I. First Congressional District race". Boston Globe. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  47. Fitzpatrick, Edward (May 10, 2023). "Regunberg receives backing and barbs in R.I. congressional race". The Boston Globe. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  48. Klein, Howie (April 13, 2023). "Blue America Endorsement Alert— Aaron Regunberg For Congress (RI-01)". Blue America. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  49. Fitzpatrick, Edward (May 11, 2023). "The latest political news in Rhode Island: Our Revolution endorses Regunberg for Congress". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on May 11, 2023. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  50. Machado, Steph (May 17, 2023). "RI Working Families Party endorses Regunberg for 1st Congressional District race". WPRI 12. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  51. "Dentist whose office was shut by state in vaccine dispute eyes GOP run in CD1". The Public's Radio. April 14, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  52. "The first Republican to announce they are exploring a run for CD-1 following this morning's news. Traversie ran for RI House District 23 and got 40.1% of the vote in the general election vs House Speaker Joe Shekarchi".
  53. "Asked if he will run for CD1, Republican state Rep. @BrianCNewberry told me: "I'd prefer not to be bankrupt and divorced, intriguing as the idea is."".
  54. Gregg, Katherine (March 31, 2023). "Former GOP AG Arlene Violet 'seriously considering' run for Congress — as an independent". The Providence Journal.
  55. Shorey, Ethan (April 12, 2023). "Shorey: Violet decides against congressional run". The Valley Breeze. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  56. "Rhode Island 1 Special: Cicilline Steps Out". The Rothenberg Political Report. February 23, 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  57. "Notes on the State of Politics: February 22, 2023". Sabato's Crystal Ball. February 22, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
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