Republican Robert Raimondo announces gubernatorial campaign

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: January 22, 2026

Words: 686

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Is Rhode Island ready for another Governor Raimondo?

Robert Raimondo hopes so. The North Kingstown Republican formalized his bid for the governor’s seat in a kickoff event at Brewed Awakenings Coffee House in Warwick Thursday morning. Aside from regular coffeehouse customers, the event drew two attendees, a Rhode Island Current photographer and a cameraperson for WPRI-TV 12.

Unlike former Gov. Gina Raimondo, who Robert said is a distant cousin, Robert Raimondo is a political newcomer. …

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