Deadline Nears For Congressional Election

The Rhode Island Secretary of State is reminding potential runners in the 1st Congressional District special election that the deadline to declare as a candidate is approaching.

Forms must be submitted to the Department of State Elections Division in Providence by 4 p.m. on June 30th.

Democrat David Cicilline resigned last month to become the CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation.

A primary election to fill his seat will be held on September 5th, with the general election set for November 7th.

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