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Sabina Matos secured the Rhode Island Democratic lieutenant governor primary with about 37.4% of the vote as NBC projected 96.7% of ballots counted; John Loughlin II won the Republican primary uncontested. Other Democratic contenders trailed, and preliminary municipal results show Matos leading in several towns.
Bernie Sanders has endorsed former state Rep. Aaron Regunberg in the crowded Rhode Island Democratic primary for a special congressional election. The winner of the primary is expected to win the general election, and Regunberg is aiming to consolidate progressive support. He has also received endorsements from the Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC, the Rhode Island Working Families Party, and progressive lawmakers. However, some local left-wing groups argue that Regunberg is not progressive enough. Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, who has faced controversy over fraudulent signatures on her ballot, is seen as the front-runner, along with Gabe Amo, Donald Carlson, and state Sen. Sandra Cano.
The Rhode Island State Police have joined the investigation into forged signatures filed by the campaign of Sabina Matos, a candidate for the 1st Congressional District. The scandal has affected the entire East Providence City Council, with multiple councilors stating that their names were forged on nomination papers. Matos' campaign manager insists that the campaign did not encourage the fraudulent signatures and believes they will still be able to get her name on the primary ballot. The Rhode Island Board of Elections is set to decide on the matter on Friday. Other municipalities within the district have also referred allegations of forged documents to law enforcement.
Several Newport residents have come forward to claim that their signatures were forged on nomination papers submitted by Sabina Matos, the Democratic lieutenant governor, for her campaign for Congress. A review of the signatures revealed at least three people who denied signing the paperwork. The revelations have caused controversy and raised questions about the integrity of the Matos campaign. Matos's opponents have criticized her for not addressing the issue directly. The Matos campaign is already facing scrutiny after reporting weak fundraising numbers.