Democratic Congressman Patrick Kennedy, son of the great Senator from Massachusetts Ted Kennedy announced his retirement on Thursday and it’s only been four days and a strong Democratic candidate has announced his candidacy for the nomination and the right to succeed Kennedy.
The Democrats landed a strong candidate in Providence Mayor David Cicilline, the first openly gay mayor of a state capital. He announced his candidacy on Saturday the 13th. He already launched a campaign website
There are other Dems in the field though. According to politics1.com, other candidates include State Rep. Jon Brien, who represents HD-50 which includes part of the City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island Democratic Chairman William Lynch, who’s brother is Attorney General Patrick Lynch, who is running for Governor. A potential candidate is former longtime Providence Mayor, and Felon Buddy Cianci who may run as a Independent.
The winner of the Primary will face Republican State Rep. John Loughlin, Jr. who represents HD-71, which includes part of the Town of Tiverton