Former Senate majority leader confirmed as District Court judge

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 589

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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The Rhode Island Senate on Thursday approved all four of Gov. Dan McKee’s picks to fill judicial vacancies, including a former legislative majority leader whose nomination drew criticism over his voting record on abortion and same-sex marriage.

Senators voted 27- 8 to confirm Michael McCaffrey’s nomination to fill the state District Court seat left vacant by Melissa R. DuBose, who now serves as a judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of …

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