


Rogers, a Foster Republican, said, “Our state is facing enormous challenges that many legislators are ready to tackle. She thanked Algiere for his guidance over the last four years, promising she would work constantly to meet the moment with the high standard Algiere set. His leadership was always reliable and unfaltering, which is why he is universally respected throughout our state.” “He remains one of the finest examples of a statesman. “One thing that was always certain was Senator Algiere’s steady hand,” de la Cruz said. “After deep thought, prayers, and conversations with my family, I have decided to suspend my Congressional campaign,” she said at the time in statement shared on Twitter.Īlgiere, who decided not to seek reelection after 30 years on Smith Hill, has been Senate minority leader since 1997, and he will continue serving as a senator until January 2023. Langevin is vacating.īut a month later, she announced she was dropping out of the race and endorsing former Cranston mayor Allan W. Earlier this year, she launched a campaign for the 2nd Congressional District seat that Democratic US Representative James R. De la Cruz, a North Smithfield Republican, was elected to the Senate in November 2018, and named Senate minority whip in 2020.
