AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoParty Shake-Up: Rep. Jenni Furtado is set to replace Liz Beretta-Perik as chair of the Rhode Island Democratic Party after Beretta-Perik resigned following her husband’s indictment; party officers must ratify the appointment. Election Help: Common Cause Rhode Island is launching a nonpartisan voter-protection program ahead of Nov. 3, with trained specialists available through the 866-OUR-VOTE hotline. Governor’s Race: Candidates sparred in their final televised debate over polling and campaign controversies. Republican nominee Aaron Guckian also faces a finance complaint from primary rival Elaine Pelino over private-plane travel; his campaign says it will amend its filing once billed. Jobs: Rhode Island was among nine states with job losses in the year ending in September, though the decline was under 1%. Public Safety: Warwick ranked second-safest U.S. city in WalletHub’s 2026 study, just behind Juneau. Health Care Workers: Rhode Island Hospital resident physicians ratified their first union contract.
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