From The Boston Globe · · 1m 50s
Rhode Island Women Lead Historic State Government
Rhode Island elects first majority-women state government after historic female wins.
In brief
Rhode Island elects first majority-women state government after historic female wins. Rhode Island will have more women in statewide office than ever, with three women elected to key roles including governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Rhode Island Elects First Majority-Women State Government
Rhode Island will have more women in statewide office than ever after female candidates won races for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.
Helena Foulkes Wins Governor Race
Helena Foulkes defeated incumbent Dan McKee in the Democratic primary to become Rhode Island's next governor.
Sabina Matos Re-elected Lieutenant Governor
Sabina Matos won reelection by a 19-point margin over Republican John Loughlin to become lieutenant governor.
Kim Ahern Elected Attorney General
Kim Ahern became the first openly gay statewide officer elected to Rhode Island's attorney general position.
First Women in State Leadership
Rhode Island has elected three women to statewide office for the first time in its history.
Historic Women Leadership Milestones
Rhode Island will have more women in statewide office than ever, with each of the five statewide offices held by women at least once before.
Women's Political Progress
Rhode Island has a history of women in politics, with the first woman attorney general elected in 1984 and the first woman governor elected in 2026.
Women in Leadership Impact
Women leaders in Rhode Island focus on family-friendly policies like paid parental leave and childcare access.
Historic Political Shift
Rhode Island has elected three women to statewide office for the first time in its history, with the next milestone being a woman in the US Senate.
Women's Political Legacy
Rhode Island's political history shows women have made progress in leadership, but challenges remain in achieving full representation.
What matters most
Rhode Island will have more women in statewide office than ever, with three women elected to key roles including governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general.
