Ideology and attendance record in question in Cumberland’s Senate District 19

Ideology and attendance record in question in Cumberland’s Senate District 19

Sen. Ryan Pearson, left, has represented Senate District 19 in Cumberland and Lincoln since 2012. He is facing a Democratic primary challenge from Cumberland Town Councilor James Metivier (right). (Courtesy photos) Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a six-part series on state legislative races, chosen based on expected competitiveness between candidates and relevant issues to the district. Of the 113 seats in the Rhode Island General Assembly,…