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Leading off
Sam Zurier, an attorney and Rhodes Scholar who served two terms on the Providence City Council, is the latest candidate to throw his hat in the ring for the vacant state Senate seat in District 3 on the city’s East Side.
Zurier, a Democrat who said he plans to submit declaration papers before Friday’s filing deadline, joins an increasingly crowded field seeking to succeed Gayle Goldin, who resigned last week to take a job in the US labor department.
The primary is scheduled for Oct. 5 and the general election is Nov. 2.
Zurier likely starts the race with the most name recognition, having represented Ward 2 on the council between 2011 and 2019. He was known for writing a popular weekly newsletter to his constituents where he explained his positions on key issues and updated residents on what was happening in the city.
At least five Democrats have taken steps to run for the open Senate seat, meaning they have announced their intention to run, filed declaration papers, or opened a campaign account to begin raising money. In order to qualify to have their name on the ballot, all candidates need to secure 100 signatures from voters in District 3 between Aug. 31 and Sept. 7.
Here’s a look at whole field right now:
Hilary Levey Friedman, author and Brown University professor
Bret Jacob, aide to Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza
Geena Pham, public school teacher
Ray Rickman, former state represeantive
Sam Zurier, former councilman
The District 3 Committee has until Monday to endorse a candidate. Members are expected to interview candidates over the weekend.
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⚓ The Charlestown Town Council meets at 9 a.m. to discuss whether to ratify a proclamation of emergency/disaster following Tropical Storm Henri.
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