2020 Elections Story Archive

November 10, 2020

RI mail ballot results lean heavily Democratic, confusing some Republican voters

By Antonia Ayres-Brown

November 7, 2020

Biden supporters in RI celebrate his victory

By Ian Donnis

November 7, 2020

'I'm fearful': Trump supporters say political division is widening, civil unrest a possibility

By Nadine Sebai

November 6, 2020

‘Political division is always normal’: Local Trump supporters unwilling to accept results of 2020 election

By Alex Nunes

November 6, 2020

Roundtable: Reed on polarization, U.S. Supreme Court, what's next for the Senate & more

Hosted by Ian Donnis

November 5, 2020

Shekarchi attracts support to become Rhode Island's next House speaker

By Ian Donnis

November 5, 2020

Rhode Island prepares for protests as election results trickle in

By John Bender & Joe Tasca

November 5, 2020

Trump supporters hold standout in Somerset calling for accurate vote counts

By Nadine Sebai

November 5, 2020

In reversal from 2010, voters approve RI name change

By Alex Nunes

November 5, 2020

Fenton-Fung's defeat of Mattiello sparks battle for speakership

By Ian Donnis

November 4, 2020

Crowds rally to 'Count every vote' in Providence, New Bedford

By Nadine Sebai & Joe Tasca

November 4, 2020

Voters wait for final results in a tight presidential election

By Julia Moro

November 4, 2020

Newport voters approve bond for new high school

By Antonia Ayres-Brown

November 4, 2020

Analysis: How Mattiello's loss could shape RI politics

By Scott MacKay

November 3, 2020

AP calls victory for Fenton-Fung over Mattiello in key race

By Ian Donnis

November 3, 2020

Election Day draws young, first-time voters to the polls

By Lynn Arditi

November 3, 2020

Independent Cranston voter sees a country looking for answers in ‘a slogan, a meme, a bumper sticker’

By Julia Moro

November 3, 2020

Election updates: Presidential race remains contested; Democrats maintain hold on RI, MA congressional delegations

By Sofia Rudin

November 3, 2020

‘I have to vote this year’: Activist and first-time voter ready for ‘amazing things’ in 2020 and beyond

By Alex Nunes

November 2, 2020

RI Board of Elections will begin releasing mail-ballot results Tuesday night, but full tally will take days

By Antonia Ayres-Brown

November 2, 2020

Officials in RI and MA monitoring for threats to elections security

By John Bender & Nadine Sebai

November 2, 2020

Fearing Trump, she rushed to become a U.S. citizen. Now, she might vote for him.

By Nadine Sebai

November 2, 2020

11 key General Assembly races in Rhode Island

By Ian Donnis

November 2, 2020

Commentary: For Election Day this year, we'll need patience

By Scott MacKay

November 1, 2020

‘My deepest sorrow is that we have lost our constitution’: Rhode Island’s centenarian voters weigh this election year

By Antonia Ayres-Brown

October 30, 2020

Political Roundtable: Previewing election 2020 in RI and the US

Hosted By Ian Donnis

October 29, 2020

RI revisits name change ballot question

By Alex Nunes

October 29, 2020

'Today is just the Reagan years on steroids': A Cranston postal worker and musician tells his story

By Antonia Ayres-Brown

October 28, 2020

Fenton-Fung challenges Mattiello in RI's top political fight of 2020

By Ian Donnis

October 28, 2020

He’s a young conservative. But for his presidential pick, he’s undecided

By John Bender

October 27, 2020

Voters considering critical issues in Cranston mayoral race

By Joe Tasca

October 27, 2020

‘My generation, we just have a mouth on us’: First-time voter sees young people poised to make their mark

By Alex Nunes

October 26, 2020

Commentary: Cranston's history presents political diversity

By Scott MacKaY

October 26, 2020

‘I’m considering it life or death’: Cranston voters on what’s at stake in this election

By Sofia Rudin, James Baumgartner & Joe Tasca

October 23, 2020

Political Roundtable: Cassar on reproductive rights, lawmakers not meeting & a possible run for House speaker

Hosted By Ian Donnis

October 19, 2020

Commentary: Why Sen. Whitehouse spoke against dark money during Barrett confirmation hearings

By Scott MacKay

October 16, 2020

RI Board of Elections reverses Newport Canvassing Authority's decision to close Park Holm polling place

By Antonia Ayres-Brown

October 16, 2020

Political Rountable: Mattiello on the Britt trial, lawmakers not meeting, budget woes & more

Hosted By Ian Donnis

October 14, 2020

Cranston voters line up to cast ballots, as early voting begins in RI

By Sofia Rudin

October 14, 2020

New Bedford announces early voting schedule for 2020 general election

By Nadine Sebai

October 13, 2020

Newport Canvassing Authority plan to move North End polling place raises voter access questions

By Antonia Ayres-Brown

October 13, 2020

Following primary gains, progressive candidates seek to tip the scales on Woonsocket’s city council

By Sofia Rudin

October 12, 2020

Commentary: From South Providence to the Biden campaign, meet Mike Donilon

By Scott MacKay

October 9, 2020

Political Roundtable: Fenton-Fung on revelations from the Britt Trial, why she's voting for Trump, and more

Hosted By Ian Donnis

October 7, 2020

Newport Canvassing Authority votes to keep two polling locations closed for November election, citing COVID-related health risks

By Antonia Ayres-Brown

October 4, 2020

Commentary: When it comes to elections, the haunting this year may happen after Halloween

By Scott MacKay

October 1, 2020

Q&A: What you need to know to vote in Rhode Island's 2020 election

By Ian Donnis

September 30, 2020

Amid deep polarization, help us tell the stories of one politically diverse city: Cranston

By Scott MacKay

September 15, 2020

How Cynthia Mendes staged the big upset of RI's primary election

By Ian Donnis

September 14, 2020

Commentary: Good luck to the new progressive Democrats. They’re going to need it

By Scott MacKay

September 11, 2020

TGIF: Ian Donnis' politics/media roundup for September 11, 2020

By Ian Donnis

September 11, 2020

All active RI voters will receive mail ballot applications for November general election

By Antonia Ayres-Brown

September 11, 2020

Political Roundtable: McGaw on progressive primary wins for the General Assembly

Hosted by Ian Donnis

September 10, 2020

With final results, progressives score a series of primary victories for RI General Assembly

By Ian Donnis

September 8, 2020

Hopkins, Bucci lead Cranston mayoral primary

by Joe Tasca

September 8, 2020

Progressives show strength in RI legislative races

By Ian Donnis

September 8, 2020

Surge in mail ballots could delay primary results until Thursday

by Antonia Ayres-Brown

September 8, 2020

Record number of voters request mail ballots in statewide primary

By Antonia Ayres-Brown

September 7, 2020

Commentary: Where are Rhode Island’s Democratic assembly leaders hiding?

by Scott MacKay

September 4, 2020

Auchincloss wins Democratic primary for Kennedy's seat after extension to tally votes

By Simon Rios, WBUR

September 4, 2020

Progressive candidates seek gains in the RI General Assembly

by Ian Donnis

September 4, 2020

Political Roundtable: Markey's win, the presidential race, and use of force by police in Rhode Island

Hosted By Ian Donnis

September 2, 2020

Analysis: Did Markey win, or did Kennedy lose?

by Scott MacKay

September 1, 2020

Markey wins Mass. Senate primary against Kennedy, AP projects

By Wilbur Fleming, WBUR

August 24, 2020

Commentary: Democrats hold unifying convention. How will Republicans respond?

by Scott MacKay

August 13, 2020

Rival Democrat Conley challenges Langevin on his stock activity

By Ian Donnis

August 12, 2020

RI GOP candidate says he's not a QAnon supporter

by Ian Donnis

August 10, 2020

Commentary: The uncertainty of politics during a pandemic

By Scott MacKay

August 6, 2020

‘Someone had to do it’: Westerly Black Lives Matter activist makes bid for state Senate seat held by longtime incumbent

By Alex Nunes

August 3, 2020

Cranston GOP mayoral candidates scrap over campaign contributions

By Ian Donnis

July 23, 2020

Biden's VP pick expected for RI fundraiser later this summer

By Ian Donnis

July 17, 2020

RI House approves resolution to put "Providence Plantations" removal on ballot

By Ryan DiLello

July 14, 2020

RI Board of Elections supports voting by mail, will the General Assembly allow it?

By Scott MacKay

July 12, 2020

Commentary: Massachusetts doing a better job with voting during the pandemic

By Scott MacKay

July 5, 2020

Commentary: Kennedy vs. Markey could come down to the wire

By Scott MacKay

June 25, 2020

9 things to know about RI's 2020 General Assembly campaigns

By Ian Donnis

June 22, 2020

Raimondo puts her support behind removing 'Providence Plantations" from RI's name

By Ian Donnis

June 14, 2020

Commentary: Threats to voting are threats to our democracy

By Scott MacKay

June 8, 2020

Conley to challenge Langevin in RI's Second Congressional District

By Ian Donnis

June 1, 2020

Cranston candidate Bucci staffs up with Haslehurst, Rhodes, Coyne-McCoy, Zainyeh & Gernt

By Ian Donnis

June 1, 2020

Commentary: Amid a flawed mail ballot system, we’re lucky this election has low stakes

By Scott MacKay

May 29, 2020

Nesselbush joins departures from RI Senate

By Ian Donnis

May 29, 2020

Longtime RI state Sen. James Sheehan is not seeking re-election

By Ian Donnis