(July 26, 2022) - The National Education Association Rhode Island Political Action Committee for Education (NEARI-PACE) today announced its first round of endorsed candidates for General Assembly primaries in 2022. Further endorsements are pending. NEARI-PACE Chairwoman Amy Mullen and NEARI President Larry Purtill issued the following:
"Our committee engaged in robust discussion and we are proud to share this list of endorsements with our membership. We believe these candidates have demonstrated an alignment with NEARI ideals and will work toward policies that will support public education and protect Rhode Island workers. We look forward to activating our 12,000 members and their families in support of these candidates."
House
District 2
Chris Blazejewski
District 6
Ray Hull
District 11
Grace Diaz
District 16
Brandon Potter
District 19
Joe MacNamara
District 22
Joe Solomon
District 23
Joe Shekarchi
District 32
Bob Craven
District 59
Jean Philippe Barros
District 62
Mary Duffy Messier
Senate
District 1
Maryellen Goodwin
District 4
Dominick Ruggerio
District 7
Frank Ciccone
District 14
Val Lawson
District 26
Frank Lombardi
District 30
Mark McKinney