Currently holds the office of Rhode Island State Senate - District 15 until January 5, 2027.
Candidate for Rhode Island State Senate - District 15 in 2026 Rhode Island Primary Election.
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Get StartedI believe every child in Rhode Island is entitled to a quality primary and secondary education, in well-funded, well-maintained, forward-thinking public schools. I am a professor at UMass Boston, because I am deeply committed to quality and accessible higher education. Learn more
I believe that we need to invest in safer sources of energy, such as wind and solar so that our whole community can benefit from the green energy surge, and I believe that states and cities can–and must–lead on this. Learn more
I am committed to bringing the voices of the people of Pawtucket and Providence to the State House, helping us build a stronger, healthier, and more just Rhode Island. Learn more
I support policies that keep housing accessible and affordable for regular people, especially as we anticipate high levels of development with the new stadium and train station in our downtown. Learn more
I believe that transit infrastructure, including reliable bus service and bicycle routes, is critical to keeping our neighborhoods and communities healthy, safe, and accessible. Learn more
I support workers’ rights to unionize and advocate, both within cities and the state. I am a union member myself, serving on the Executive Committee of the Faculty Staff Union at UMass Boston. Learn more
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