Politics & Government

Dist. 11 Senate Candidates Appear on WPRI's Newsmakers

WPRI's Ted Nesi and RIPR's Ian Donnis peppered Republican John Pagliarini and Democrat James Seveney with questions ahead of the Jan. 5 vote

The special election to fill the open Rhode Island Senate Seat in Dist. 11 is less than a week away and Republican John Pagliarini and Democrat James Seveney are in the throes of campaigning before polls open on Jan. 5.

Both candidates appeared on WPRI’s Newsmakers this week and answered question from WPRI’s Ted Nesi and Ian Donnis of Rhode Island Public Radio in a 25-minute sit down conversation.

The episode offered each candidate a chance to explain why he is better qualified and a better fit for what constituents in the district need.

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Newsmakers airs on Saturdays and Sundays on Fox Providence, WPRI 12, and myRITV.

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