Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 7hBusy news cycle here Center left party edged the election last week but struggling to form a government. They get 4 tries (à la NFL) or there is new election Stockholm subway extension is $2.3b over budget 100
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Political Scene: Why Allan Fung’s Cranston comeback bid has RI Republicans fuming "He also delivers pizzas for Tommy's Pizza some Friday nights... 'It's a great way to stay grounded, hit the potholes, call them in to get fixed the next day'" www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...providencejournal.comWhy Allan Fung’s Cranston comeback bid has RI Republicans fumingFormer Cranston Mayor Allan Fung is running as an Independent, sparking outrage among local Republicans. 110
Reposted by Patrick AndersonSteve Chambers @planningtransport.co.uk · 26/09/2026Current station building has to be the ugliest major station in the country (currently 19th busiest). 12497
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 25/09/2026New poll: Foulkes leads governor race, Sabina Matos with 48% to 44% lead over John Loughlin in close LG race www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...providencejournal.comNew poll: Foulkes leads governor race, Sabina Matos is in a statistical tie with her rivalA new UNH poll shows Helena Foulkes leading the governor race while Sabina Matos is in a statistical tie with her rival. 001
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Chat GOP: Rhode Island LG @Sabina_Matos says AI wrote @GuckianRI's employee ownership policy plan based on her legislation He doesn't deny it. Are the days of human-crafted campaign copy numbered? www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...providencejournal.comMatos accuses Guckian of using AI to steal her planGuckian's released a succession pathway plan for retiring small businesses, an issue Matos has worked on previously 010
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Every two years the voters in Narragansett throw their elected leaders out for (a) Allowing too much housing or (b) blocking too much housing Looks like this was an "A" year www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...providencejournal.comHow a housing debate is fueling a political shake-up in NarragansettOnly three of five incumbents survived the primary, with those moving on finishing in the bottom slots. 160
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 21/09/2026After loss, Smiley warns Dems 'have to make a decision' about Democratic Socialists www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...providencejournal.comAfter loss, Smiley warns Dems 'have to make a decision' about Democratic SocialistsSmiley said he would not 'warmly' accept the DSA into the Democratic Party, and said they party would need to decide whether to welcome them. 010
Reposted by Patrick AndersonStill Trai @traichace.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Curved ball from the touchline around 5 defenders, into the runner's path, right onto the top of the box using the outside of his WEAK foot. 17th Century Salem would have had him on trial.... 0204
Reposted by Patrick AndersonBrendan Herr @brendanherr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Cool, today they placed the cutter head on the first TBM for the new Amtrak Gateway tunnels. 111
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Political Scene: RI general election campaign begins now and Ken Block reintroduces himself to voters A software engineer whose company offers data mining services to governments for fraud detection, he opposes Flock cameras as too intrusive www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...providencejournal.comRI's primary victors must now face independent Ken Block for governor | ExclusiveKen Block runs a software company that finds fraud and waste. Now, he has his eye on becoming RI's governor. 010
Reposted by Patrick Andersonprojomike.bsky.social @projomike.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Today’s weekly news quiz in the Wall Street Journal - and what Rhode Islander hasn’t wanted to annex part of Connecticut? 3124
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 11/09/2026How Dan McKee lost Rhode Island Contrary to the national narrative, the Washington Bridge wasn't solely or even primarily responsible for McKee's primary loss. He faced an uphill battle against Foulkes and the bridge sealed his fate www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...providencejournal.comWhy McKee's 25-point loss was about more than the bridge | ExclusiveCracks in McKee's political base were visible in Helena Foulkes’ late push in 2022 and his lieutenant governor reelection in 2018. 032
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 10/09/2026The last time Providence elected a very young Democratic mayor running on a bold progressive platform 🚃 1134
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Rhode Island General Assembly primary results: TL;DR all the incumbents won 131
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Greenman ousts eight-term incumbent Pawtucket mayor Grebien www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...providencejournal.comPawtucket Mayor Don Grebien concedes to newcomer GreenmanPawtucket Mayor Don Grebien conceded to challenger Adam Greenman in the Democratic primary. 030
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Incumbent Sabina Matos wins RI Democratic lieutenant governor primary www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...providencejournal.comIncumbent Sabina Matos wins RI Democratic lieutenant governor primaryWho will win in the 5-way race for lieutenant governor? Sabina Matos leads the way. 010
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Foulkes winning every city and town in Rhode Island, including McKee's hometown of Cumberland The silver lining for McKee, his 25 point defeat stays short of the 29-point loss suffered by Bruce Sundlun in 1994 www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p... 181
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Providence chooses change as David Morales wins mayoral race www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...providencejournal.comProvidence chooses change as David Morales wins mayoral raceProvidence voters chose change. David Morales defeated incumbent Brett Smiley, capping a closely watched race focused on affordability, housing and the city's future. 010
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Mellor called winner of GOP primary for 2nd Congressional District www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...providencejournal.comMellor called winner of GOP primary for 2nd Congressional DistrictThe race for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District is taking shape after months of intrigue and millions in spending. 000
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 10/09/2026The setup at @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social primary night party at Track 15 000
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 09/09/2026At 3pm turnout marching toward the 137,686 RI primary vote in 2022, which was 17% of registered voters 121
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 09/09/2026The PVD polling place that opened the latest due to workers not showing up was @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social location near Wayland Square. She spoke to voters and handed out munchkin donuts for 11 minutes before it opened at 8:11am www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...providencejournal.comRI Primary 2026: Live coverage of election dayRhode Island heads to the polls today for local primary races! Key battles include Governor, Providence mayor, and General Assembly contests. 010
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Noon voter turnout passes the 10% mark, approaching 86k in RI primary. Full coverage👇 www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p... 020
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Rhode Island primary day is tomorrow and, yes, there are some interesting General Assembly races flying under the radar Issues at play include the millionaires tax, charter schools, rent stabilization and a sludge plant Everything you need to know👇 www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...providencejournal.com 010
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Could every poll be wrong? Gov. Dan McKee is looking to save his job tomorrow with historic comeback and upset against Helena Foulkes. Here's what they have to say about health care consolidation, a natural gas pipeline and data centers www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...providencejournal.comThese are the biggest policy differences between McKee and Foulkes | ExclusiveIdeologically, McKee and Foulkes aren't that far apart, but these policies illustrate their different approaches to governing. 012
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Fair. I will be looking for Strawberry John on the committee sign up sheets from now on 130
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 04/09/2026did you remember to give the smoked fish guy [ berries?] or whatever it was. Something seems off in the universe 110
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 04/09/2026If I take the cartridge out and blow on it will that fix? 250
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 04/09/2026McKee dipped into his own pocket to loan his campaign $125,000 - rare for an incumbent - as Foulkes spent $2M in August to unseat him GOP candidate Guckian got a max contribution from Stefan Soloviev, the man who tried to buy McCoy Stadium www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...providencejournal.comMcKee loaned his campaign $125,000 as Foulkes spent $2M to unseat himHelena Foulkes spent nearly $2 million in three weeks to unseat Gov. Dan McKee, who lent his own campaign $125,000 to keep up. 000
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 03/09/2026‘Future-proof’ or ‘a strategic mistake’? Inside the MBTA’s effort to electrify its commuter rail system commonwealthbeacon.org/transportati...commonwealthbeacon.org‘Future-proof’ or ‘a strategic mistake’? Inside the MBTA’s effort to electrify its commuter rail systemThe first battery-powered trains will start running on the Fairmount Line more than a decade after MBTA overseers called for electrifying the system, and they’ll be eye-wateringly expensive. Is that j... 001
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 01/09/2026National charter school money is flowing into RI primaries this year $650k so far into races for gov, mayor, state legislature and city council www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...providencejournal.comOut-of-state billionaires pour $650K into RI primaries | ExclusiveBillionaire-backed groups have injected nearly $650,000 into Rhode Island campaigns, supporting candidates aligned with charter schools. 000
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 27/08/2026There was never a time to sell him when he wasn't injured or coming off an injury. Has been unable to stay fit since Hoffenheim. I thought extending him was a reasonable gamble. If he had stayed fit for any length of time they would have been able to book a decent fee. Didn't work out. 000
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Down ballot 2 very tight statewide Dem primary races per Ch. 12 poll Attorney General Ahern: 24% Hoffmann: 18% Solomon: 14% Knight: 9% Lieutenant Gov Matos: 20% Xay: 18% Coyne: 9% AnderBois: 8% McCurdy: 4% www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...providencejournal.comFoulkes holds 15-point lead over McKee in latest primary pollHelena Foulkes leads Gov. Dan McKee by 15 points in a new poll as voters sour on his handling of the Washington Bridge. 000
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 26/08/2026With approach of primary day announcements of progress on long-stalled projects. First the Superman Building. Now the Apex site Check out these renderings from finalist developers. Is this Pawtucket or Milan? www.providencejournal.com/story/busine...providencejournal.comFinalists chosen to redevelop former Apex pyramid site. These are the proposals.Pawtucket has chosen three finalists to develop the former Apex ziggurat into housing, hotels and waterfront paths. 040
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 25/08/2026New @wpri12 poll confirms Dan McKee down double digits to @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social with 2 weeks to go in Dem primary for governor Foulkes 45% McKee 30% www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...providencejournal.comFoulkes leads McKee by 15 points in latest primary pollHelena Foulkes leads Gov. Dan McKee by 15 points in a new poll as voters sour on his handling of the Washington Bridge. 001
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Pawtucket mayoral candidates Don Grebien and Adam Greenman on the issues. School funding. Apex property. Zoning. Term limits and more www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...providencejournal.comPawtucket mayoral primary candidates weigh in on schools, housing, moreMayor Don Grebien is making the case for a ninth term in office, while Democratic primary challenger Adam Greenman says the city needs new leadership. 000
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Is the last ask for the Superman Building? "I've got my capital stack," building owner says. Gov McKee likens redevelopment project to "when the canal was opened up for WaterFire" www.providencejournal.com/story/busine...providencejournal.com'Superman Building' gets another $9.5M in state subsidies for developmentThe approval brings the combined city and state commitment to $52.8 million. 021
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 24/08/2026How the RI LG candidates would handle rising cost of living McCurdy only 1 to answer "Would it be better if real estate prices went up or down?" Xay, Loughlin, McCurdy and Matos say they are cutting back personal spending on food www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...providencejournal.comHow lieutenant governor candidates would handle rising cost of livingMost of the candidates said that Rhode Islanders are worse off than they were four years ago. 000
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Political Scene: The clash of ideas between Providence mayoral candidates Brett Smiley and David Morales Flock cameras Homeless encampments Superman Building redevelopment PVD school turnaround and teacher seniority rules Is market rate housing good? www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...providencejournal.comWhere Democrats in Providence mayoral race stand on issues | ExclusiveWe brought in Mayor Brett Smiley and Rep. David Morales to ask them about some of the key issues in the race. Here are their answers. 012
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Can't get over what Sunderland are wearing 010
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Here's another on McKee's claims at every debate of a jobs boom The black line is when he took office Difficult to isolate any governor's impact from macroeconomic trends, federal policy and demographics www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p... 010
Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Dan McKee says the RI economy is doing great Helena Foulkes says it's terrible Take all candidate economic info with a barrel of salt Here are 5 charts showing how RI is doing on metrics from income (McKee's self-set standard) to child poverty www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...providencejournal.comWhat 5 charts say about the cost of living in RI | ExclusiveAmericans' mood on the economy is grim, and Rhode Islanders share that pessimism, even though the stock market is cooking and unemployment is low. 121