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Election26: Fewer R.I. candidates turning to public campaign matching funds

Published Oct 28, 2026, 3:00 PM

PROVIDENCE – The 2026 election marks a potential shift in Rhode Island’s public campaign financing program, designed to help candidates compete for statewide office without relying entirely on private contributions. Despite the R.I. Board of Elections budgeting $3 million in public matching funds for the election, less than one-third is expected to be used. And […]

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