"Democratic Factions Clash in Contentious Rhode Island Special Election"

A special election in Rhode Island to replace Rep. David Cicilline has turned into a proxy war between different factions of the Democratic Party. Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos is backed by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, former state legislator Aaron Regunberg has the endorsement of Sen. Bernie Sanders and the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and Gabe Amo, a Biden White House alum, is supported by the Congressional Black Caucus. The race has been marked by controversies, including a scandal involving Matos' ballot signatures and criticism of Regunberg's father-in-law starting a super PAC on his behalf. The winner of the primary is expected to easily win the safely Democratic seat.