Candidate for Rhode Island Attorney General in 2026 Rhode Island General Election.
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Get StartedAs Attorney General, I will not prosecute women seeking abortions. My priority will be protecting vulnerable women and children by enforcing the laws against those who exploit, coerce, or endanger them. That includes investigating abuse of minors, failure to report suspected sexual abuse, coercion, unlawful distribution or administration of abortion drugs, violations of informed consent requirements, and other criminal conduct where supported by the facts and the law. No medical license should become a shield from accountability. Rhode Island’s abortion laws have changed significantly in recent years, but those changes do not eliminate the Attorney General’s responsibility to enforce every applicable criminal statute. My office will carefully examine how abortion laws interact with homicide statutes, child protection laws, mandatory reporting requirements, medical licensing laws, and other criminal provisions to ensure that every law enacted by the General Assembly is enforced faithfully. Learn more
As Attorney General, I will defend the constitutional rights of every Rhode Islander equally—Christians, Jews, Muslims, members of every faith, and those with no religious affiliation. My office will not decide which beliefs are acceptable or worthy of protection. Learn more
Human trafficking is modern-day slavery and one of the most serious crimes our society faces. It exploits the vulnerable through force, fraud, coercion, addiction, and abuse, often leaving lifelong physical and emotional scars. As Attorney General, I will aggressively investigate and prosecute human trafficking, child exploitation, official corruption, and any individual or organization that knowingly facilitates these crimes. No one should be above the law—not traffickers, customers, professionals, or public officials. My office will work with law enforcement, victim advocates, and community organizations to identify victims, dismantle trafficking networks, and ensure that those responsible are held fully accountable. Rhode Island must be a place where the vulnerable are protected, corruption is confronted, and those who profit from human exploitation face the full force of the law. Learn more
As Attorney General, I will enforce the law fairly whenever public shoreline rights are unlawfully obstructed or citizens are intentionally misled about where they may legally go. No one should use false claims of authority or unlawful barriers to deprive Rhode Islanders of their constitutional rights. I will also carefully review concerns that government powers, including local regulations or fire district designations, are being used in ways that unnecessarily restrict lawful public access. Public safety and public access should work together, not be placed in conflict. Rhode Islanders deserve both safe communities and equal access to the shoreline guaranteed by law. Learn more
Apply the same evidentiary and legal standards regardless of political affiliation. Investigate credible allegations involving members of either party. Publish clear enforcement priorities and explain major exercises of prosecutorial discretion. Identify genuine conflicts and pursue truly independent review when my office cannot act impartially. Focus taxpayer resources on the concrete interests of Rhode Islanders—not partisan theater. Learn more
As Attorney General, I will enforce environmental laws fairly and hold polluters accountable. At the same time, I will oppose unnecessary or burdensome regulations that do little to protect the environment while making it harder for Rhode Island’s farmers, fishermen, and small businesses to succeed. We should protect our air, water, and open spaces while encouraging innovation, responsible stewardship, and economic opportunity for every Rhode Islander. Learn more
Public safety and constitutional rights go hand in hand. Laws that fail to stop violent criminals do not make Rhode Islanders safer—they only burden law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental right protected by both the United States and Rhode Island Constitutions, and any restriction must meet the highest constitutional standards. Rhode Island’s magazine ban illustrates the problem. Criminals willing to commit violent crimes are not deterred by possession laws, while responsible citizens are. As Attorney General, I will challenge unconstitutional firearm restrictions—including magazine bans, so-called “assault weapon” bans, unjustified age restrictions, and other ineffective laws that violate constitutional rights. I will defend public safety by enforcing laws against violent offenders while protecting the freedoms guaranteed to every law-abiding Rhode Islander. Learn more
Affordable housing should provide safe, stable homes where families can grow, children can thrive, and neighbors know one another. It should create opportunity, independence, and a pathway to homeownership whenever possible. I am working with community partners on a pilot project that would create affordable family homes on an existing farm while preserving the character of the surrounding neighborhood. My goal is to develop a practical model that can be replicated across Rhode Island. We need creative housing solutions that build strong families, vibrant neighborhoods, and lasting communities—not simply more buildings. Learn more
The Rhode Island Attorney General does not create federal immigration policy, but does have a duty to enforce Rhode Island law fairly and protect public safety. As Attorney General, I will not use the office for political activism or create special exceptions based on immigration status. Everyone will be held to the same legal standard. Equal justice means no one is targeted unfairly—and no one receives a special exemption from accountability. Learn more
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