In addition to the vacant RI judgeships discussed here, here, here and here, the Rhode Island legal community is awash in speculation about who is lining up to run for Attorney General in 2010. The current Attorney General, Patrick Lynch, is term-limited and running for Governor.
Here is a list of possible candidates whose names have been circulating for the AG’s race (in alphabetical order):
- Stephen Archambault – (d) – Smithfield Councilman, Lincoln Prosecutor, Criminal Defense Attorney and former Jamestown Police Officer. More on him here.
- Bob Craven (d) – Former counsel for Charlie Fogarty, Providence attorney and Charlestown town solicitor.
- Joseph Fernandez – Former RI Obama co-chair and current City Solicitor for Providence who had submitted his name for US Attorney and several other federal appointments. More on him here.
- Paul Jabour (d) – State Senator from Providence and former State Representative and former candidate for Mayor.
- Bill Lynch (d) – Chairman of the RI Democratic Party who had submitted his name for US Attorney. More on him here.
- Stacey Pires Veroni (d) – Chief of the Attorney General’s Criminal Division and current candidate for a Superior Court judgeship.
- Erik Wallin (r) – former Assistant Attorney General and current private practitioner in Wakefield. More on him here.
Just like 1998, this could be the most exciting race in the Primary Election.
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Breaking News? Jabour is an official candidate for Mayor or just a potential candidate?
Harsch is not running, he’s focusing on his practice.
This will definitely be a great race, but I’m starting to get the impression that it will only be the D Primary that is exciting.
Like the new blog as well, good job Matt.
Mach –
I meant “former” to follow both State Rep. and candidate for Mayor. In other words, he was a “former candidate for Mayor.”
I have not heard that Jabour is a current candidate for Mayor.
Thanks,
Matt
Congratulations on your new blog. It’s eminently more readable than what remains of the old one.
PS I’m fairly certain that Bill Harsch is not running again. The chance of a GOP primary in this race is virtually zero, although you might be surprised to learn what other races will be having them.
Mr. Wallin is a great candidate. I spoke with him a week ago about his experiences. He has run a large office as a Jag and wants to do good for Rhode Island. It will be a great race and I hope people get a chance to speak directly with all candidates. It is refreshing.
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