
Which candidates are making waves in the Ocean State?
Featured Interview:
- US Congress; House District 1: ALLEN WATERS (watch here)
Upcoming Interviews & Debates:
- RI House of Representatives: Jon Brien (H49), Brian Rea (H53), Jason Klas (H16), Amanda Blau (H30)
- RI Senate: Niyoka Powell (S1)
- US Congress; House District 2: Allan Fung
- RI Secretary of State: Pat Cortelessa
- RI Lieutenant Governor: Aaron Guckian and Paul Pence
Recent Candidate Interviews & Debates:
- Lieutenant Governor (Democratic Primary): DEBORAH RUGGIERO interview
- ASHLEY KALUS – candidate for RI governor (3/31/22)
- Jen Brien and Steve Kass, long-time radio personalities in RI
- Moderate Party founder and former gubernatorial candidate Ken Block
- Former Democratic State Representative Jan Malik
- Former Republican State Representative Anthony Giarrusso
Mike Stenhouse and members of the moderator team may also conduct 1-on-1 candidate interviews on the In The Dugout video podcast.
- Newsworthiness – has the candidate’s campaign earned significant play in the Rhode Island news cycle?
- Funding – does the candidate’s official campaign finance reports indicate that there are sufficient funds to run an effective campaign?
- Polling – has the candidate garnered a minimum 5% threshold in any credible public poll?
To be considered for an interview or debate invitation, candidates must be officially registered with the Board of Elections and up to date on required reporting.
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All interviews and debates will be conducted in the most even-handed manner possible. The views of the candidates are what matter … not the views of the Center, The Current, or any of its debate moderators or interview hosts.