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‘We should all be represented’: Rhode Island could send the first Afro-Latina to Congress

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August 21, 2023

‘We should all be represented’: Rhode Island could send the first Afro-Latina to Congress

Source: 19thnews


A crowded Democratic primary for a Rhode Island congressional seat next month could see the Ocean State send its first person of color to the U.S. House and give Congress its first Afro-Latina.

The special election to replace retired Rep. David Cicilline has attracted a whopping 12 Democratic candidates, including Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, who is Afro-Latina. Two other Latinas — state Sens. Sandra Cano and Ana Quezada — and at least five other candidates of color are also running for the solidly blue seat.

Click here to read the full article published by 19thnews on 14 August 2023.

Author
Mel Leonor Barclay

A crowded Democratic primary for a Rhode Island congressional seat next month could see the Ocean State send its first person of color to the U.S. House and give Congress its first Afro-Latina.

The special election to replace retired Rep. David Cicilline has attracted a whopping 12 Democratic candidates, including Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, who is Afro-Latina. Two other Latinas — state Sens. Sandra Cano and Ana Quezada — and at least five other candidates of color are also running for the solidly blue seat.

Click here to read the full article published by 19thnews on 14 August 2023.

Author
Mel Leonor Barclay