Pacheco drops out of R.I. congressional race – The Boston Globe
He launched his campaign in January, soon after Democratic US Representative James R. Langevin announced that he would not seek re-election this year.
Since then, the field of candidates has grown to include General Treasurer Seth Magaziner, who had raised $1.5 million for the governor’s race before deciding to run for Congress, former Langevin aide Joy Fox, former Biden administration official Sarah Morgenthau, Refugee Dream Center founder Omar Bah, Providence Fire Department Lt. Cameron Moquin, and former political strategist Michael Neary. Also, former state Representative David A. Segal has said he is exploring a campaign.
The Republican field includes former Cranston Mayor Allan W. Fung, state Senator Jessica de la Cruz, and former state Representative Robert B. Lancia.
In his statement, Pacheco said that since announcing his candidacy two months ago, “I have been humbled by the number of family, friends, and neighbors who have offered their support. They, like me, recognize how important this election is for the future of our state and country and that we must again send a Democrat to Washington to represent Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District.
While he is ending his campaign, Pacheco said he will do his part to elect a Democrat to that seat.
“Fortunately, we have several talented candidates seeking the Democratic nomination,” he said. “I look forward to continuing to advocate for the issues that motivated me to consider running for Congress in the first place.”
Fox issued a statement, saying Pacheco’s “argument for campaign finance reform is absolutely right. When millionaires can just move in and decide they will speak for us, how can we expect everyday Americans to make our voices heard?”
I’ve known @EdwinPacheco for almost 18 years. Here’s my statement on his campaign announcement today.
When millionaires can just move in and decide they’ll speak for us, how can we expect everyday Americans to make our voices heard? #RI02 pic.twitter.com/oxqEPRMGeX
— Joy Fox (@JoyFoxRI)
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