YDRI endorse Magaziner, Ferri, no one for governor
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| Also Teresa Tanzi, Larry Valencia and Kathy Fogarty |
The
Young Democrats of Rhode Island have endorsed 19 legislative candidates, three
congressional candidates, two municipal candidates, two statewide
office-seekers but no one for governor, according to a press release from the
group.
To the left, see their list of legislative candidates, in graphic format (Or read their press release here).
“YDRI PAC’s endorsed candidates are of various ages, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds,” the group said in an email. “Nine are first-time candidates. Some are running for open seats, some are defending incumbents, and a few are challengers in primary races. Yet no matter the context, the YDRI PAC Board has agreed that the below candidates best represent the principles of the Democratic Party and will vigorously defend the concerns of young people across our state.”
The
group also endorsed all three congressional incumbents: Jack Reed for Senate
and David Cicilline and Jim Langevin in the House. In statewide races, YDRI
endorsed Frank Ferri for lt. governor and Seth Magaziner for general treasurer.
Zack
Mazera, YDRI member, said “For statewide races, we sought supermajority
agreement.”
He
added, “More importantly, however, statewide endorsements are not our
organizational focus; Ferri and Magaziner may draw attention, but YDRI PAC this
cycle is really a General Assembly-focused organization. That’s where we
believe the decisions are made that most affect young people, and that’s where
we firmly believe we as an organization can have the most impact on improving
quality of life for young Rhode Islanders.”
In
the press statement the group noted: “YDRI PAC noted it may issue further
endorsements as Rhode Island progresses through the election season. Candidates
in races where YDRI PAC has not yet endorsed are invited to email contact@youngdemsri.org.”
Bob Plain is the
editor/publisher of Rhode Island's Future. Previously, he's worked as a
reporter for several different news organizations both in Rhode Island and
across the country.
