State Rep. Robert Craven has opted against running for attorney general, potentially clearing the Democratic primary field for the only announced candidate so far: former U.S. Attorney Peter Neronha.
Rhode Island
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November 6, 2018
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The is an open seat race. AG Kilmartin is term limited in 2018.
current state AG
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Democrat
Assumed Office
2011
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4 years / 2 terms
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Rhode Island
Election day
November 6, 2018
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June 27, 2018
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September 12, 2018
Primary Election
November 6, 2018
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October 20, 2017
Rep. Craven decides against run for Rhode Island Attorney General
September 29, 2017
Neronha set to announce AG bid
Former U.S. Attorney Peter F. Neronha will soon announce his candidacy for Rhode Island attorney general as a Democrat, spokesman Dante Bellini Jr. confirmed Monday.
September 25, 2017
Former U.S. Atty. Neronha To Run For RI Attorney General
Peter F. Neronha of Jamestown, the former U.S. Attorney for Rhode Island, will announce his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Rhode Island attorney general.
August 08, 2017
Could Ted Siedle Win Race for RI Attorney General?
Former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawyer and Forbes’ columnist Edward “Ted” Siedle – who in 2013 wrote the scathing report, “RI Pension Reform – Wall Street’s License to Steal,” told GoLocalProv that he is giving strong consideration to running for Rhode Island Attorney General in 2018.
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