The following candidates have applied for and earned the endorsement of the RI AFL-CIO for the 2026 primary election. More endorsements will be made after the September primary for candidates who have general election races. 

Governor

Helena Buonanno Foulkes

Lieutenant Governor

Sabina Matos*

Secretary of State

Gregg Amore*

General Treasurer

James Diossa*

Attorney General

Kim Ahern

House

Edith Ajello* (HD 1)

Chris Blazejewski* (HD 2)

Rebecca Kislak* (HD 4)

Anthony DeSimone* (HD 5)

Jo-Ann Ryan (HD 7)

John Lombardi* (HD 8)

Charlene Lima* (HD 14)

Brandon Potter* (HD 16)

Arthur Handy* (HD 18)

Joe McNamara* (HD 19)

Zakary Pereira (HD 22)

Evan Shanley* (HD 24)

Angela Coburn (HD 27)

Justine Caldwell* (HD 30)

Tom Menec (HD 31)

Rob Craven Jr. (HD 32)

Carol Hagan McEntee* (HD 33)

Kathleen Fogarty* (HD 35)

Tina Spears* (HD 36)

Samuel Azzinaro* (HD 37)

Brian Kennedy* (HD 38)

Megan Cotter* (HD 39)

Deborah Fellela* (HD 43)

Jon Brien* (HD 49)

Suzanna Alba (HD 53)

Arthur Corvese* (HD 55)

Brandon Voas* (HD57)

Jennifer Stewart* (HD 59)

Karen Alzate* (HD 60)

Katherine Kazarian* (HD 63)

Matthew Dawson* (HD 65)

Jennifer Boylan* (HD 66)

Nicole Jellinek (HD 67)

June Speakman* (HD 68)

Susan Donovan* (HD 69)

Lauren Carson* (HD 75)

Senate

Jacob Bissailon* (SD 1)

Samuel Bell* (SD 5)

Frank Ciccone* (SD 7)

Lori Urso* (SD 8)

John Burke* (SD 9)

Walter Felag, Jr.* (SD 10)

Louis DiPalma* (SD 12)

Angela Lima (SD 13)

Valerie Lawson* (SD 14)

Jonathon Acosta* (SD 16)

John Barr, III (SD 17)

Brian Thompson* (SD 20)

David Tikoian* (SD 22)

Melissa Murray* (SD 24)

Andrew DiMitri* (SD 25)

Lammis Vargas* (SD 28)

Peter Appollonio* (SD 29)

Matthew LaMountain* (SD 31)

Samantha Wilcox (SD 34)

Victoria Gu* (SD 38)

Woonsocket Mayor

Daniel Gendron

*Incumbent

Election day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with early voting from Wednesday, October 14, through Monday, November 2, 2026.

The Process

To be considered for our endorsement, please complete the appropriate questionnaire in its entirety. Our endorsement committee will evaluate applications based on policy alignment, campaign viability, and community track record. Following the initial review, selected candidates may be invited for an in-person or virtual interview.

Important Note

Submission of this form does not guarantee an endorsement. All responses are kept private for committee use. If you have questions regarding the timeline or specific requirements, please contact RI AFL-CIO Political Director, Autumn Guillotte: autumn@riaflcio.org or 401-862-1547.