Rhode Island Special Election Tests Progressives' Ability To Send One Of Their Own To Congress
The top Democratic contenders for an open seat, from left to right: former state Rep. Aaron Regunberg; Rhode Island state Sen. Sandra Cano; former ...
The top Democratic contenders for an open seat, from left to right: former state Rep. Aaron Regunberg; Rhode Island state Sen. Sandra Cano; former White House official Gabe Amo; and Rhode Island Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos.Illustration: HuffPost; Photos: Getty/Shutterstock/ImagnIn a state where congressional openings are rare and Democratic primaries are typically decisive, a special primary election in Rhode Island on Tuesday pits a staunch progressive against three rivals who would break new demographic ground in Congress.