The bold red of the House chamber is glimpsed below at at the Rhode Island State House. (Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)
Two-term Democratic Rep. Edward Cardillo Jr. faces two familiar challengers in Tuesday’s primary: his nephew, Dennis Cardillo Jr., and Kelsey Coletta, both of whom ran against the incumbent in the 2022 Democratic primary.
The district covers parts of Johnston and Cranston, and in 2022, featured a dispute between elder and younger Cardillo over whether the latter was lying about his home address.
Rhode Island Current reached out to the candidates with a questionnaire.
Candidates Dennis Cardillo Jr. and Kelsey Coletta did not provide answers despite repeated inquiries.
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Rep. Edward Cardillo Jr. is looking for a third term
Two-term Democratic Rep. Edward Cardillo Jr. faces two challengers in the District 42 House race, and one of them is his nephew. (Contributed photo)
Name: Edward Cardillo, Jr.
Party: Democrat
Race: House District 42
Age: 69
Residence: Johnston
Job: An employee of J. DeMarco Landscape Inc. and a former mechanic
Years lived in Rhode Island: Lifelong resident
Political bio: Two terms as state representative, served on the Johnston Housing Authority and Johnston Democratic Town Committee
What are your top 3 legislative priorities if elected?
Universal Pre-K for all students
Establishment of an Inspector General’s office and whistleblower hotline
Affordable prescriptions for seniors and those on fixed income
What more could the General Assembly do to hold state agencies accountable for the I-195 Washington Bridge closure?
There needs to be more oversight on the entire structure of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. The General Assembly needs to understand the process flaws that led to this happening. The institution of a whistleblower hotline would help voices be heard.
Should Rhode Island have an assault weapons ban? Why, or why not?
No. I believe in common sense gun laws, but I believe an outright ban would go too far.
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