Politics & Government
State Senator Punched At Roe V. Wade Rally Wins Warwick Primary Race
Rourke was speaking at a Roe V. Wade rally in Providence when she was punched on camera by an off-duty officer during this campaign cycle.
WARWICK, RI — Jennifer Rourke has won the Democratic primary race for State Senator in Rhode Island's General Assembly District 29, according to the state Board of Elections.
At times during this campaign cycle, Jennifer Rourke's candidacy was overshadowed by controversy she was at the center of, but didn't cause.
While speaking at a Roe V. Wade rally in Providence the same day the Supreme Court overturned the measure, Rourke was punched by off-duty Providence police officer Jeann Lugo, who at one time was a potential political opponent as well.
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Patch has covered the aftermath of that, including most recently when the trial against Lugo began at the end of August.
Read more: Trial Starts For Providence Cop Who Punched Political Opponent
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As for Rourke's campaign for State Senator in Rhode Island's General Assembly District 29, she held strong against Michael Carreiro, with a victory of 1,542 to 1,310.
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