mkmck t1_j9g4uzw wrote on February 21, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Reply to comment by SweatyCockroach8212 in David Cicilline to resign from Congress to lead Rhode Island Foundation by rhodyjourno

Speaking of wrong district...I believe De La Cruz and Chippendale would have to move to run, because they live in D2. I think Newberry is a N. Smithfield resident, but if he's in Burrillville, he'd have to move too.

buffymiffington t1_j9i8sco wrote on February 22, 2023 at 3:51 AM

They don’t have to move to run. A residency requirement only kicks in if they win.

mkmck t1_j9jmn4v wrote on February 22, 2023 at 1:16 PM

Not sure that's accurate. This is from the RI Sec of State's website:

If you want to run for a Rhode Island office, you must be a registered voter in Rhode Island and live within the district for the office you seek.

buffymiffington t1_j9jtk3j wrote on February 22, 2023 at 2:11 PM

Seth Magaziner didn’t live in D2 when he initially ran for it.

mkmck t1_j9jv2s3 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 2:22 PM

You are correct. Maybe that rule only applies to local offices, not federal. I know the US Constitution only requires that you live in the state, not the district, but I believe states have the right to add requirements to their election rules. Interesting.

buffymiffington t1_j9naqxj wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:46 AM

I’m not sure the specifics. I was really surprised to find out - I only found out because there were so many people jumping into the CD2 race that didn’t even live in the district. I know for local offices living in the district or ward is absolutely a requirement.