Six candidates signal intent to run for R.I. Senate seat • Rhode Island Current

Six candidates signal intent to run for R.I. Senate seat • Rhode Island Current

The U.S. flag outside the Rhode Island State House flies at half staff on April 21, 2025, after the death of Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, who held the Senate District 4 seat for over 40 years. (Photo by Nancy Lavin/Rhode Island Current)A battle for the open Senate District 4 seat is taking shape, with half a dozen candidates filing declaration papers with the Rhode Island Secretary of State’s office by Friday’s 4 p.m. deadline. The upcomi…