Lieutenant governor’s race expands as Khamsyvoravong kicks off campaign

By: Alexander Castro

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: March 2, 2026

Words: 1,316

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Newport City Councilor and former mayor Xaykham “Xay” Khamsyvoravong joined a group of seasoned health care workers for breakfast at the IHOP near the East Providence–Seekonk, Massachusetts, line Monday morning. Over plates of scrambled eggs and tiny bowls of fruit cocktail, the group was to discuss the state of primary care in Rhode Island — an issue that Khamsyvoravong is laying down as the terra firma of his candidacy for lieutenant governor.

“I’ve spent …

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