Politics & Government

Matt Brown To Challenge Raimondo In Democratic Primary

Matt Brown, former Rhode Island Secretary of State, has announced he is running for governor as a Democrat.

PROVIDENCE, RI—Matt Brown, former Rhode Island Secretary of State, has announced he is running for governor as a Democrat. Brown, who indicated earlier he was running but as an Independent, broke the news Wednesday morning on his Twitter page. It means Gov. Gina Raimondo, the incumbent, will face a Primary if she runs for another term.

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