Ray Baccari Jr.
@raybaccari.bsky.social
Digital Content Producer/Assignment Desk Editor at WPRI | Host, Ray-ality TV | Fmr: Beacon Communications | Likes & Reposts not always endorsements | Email: rbaccari@wpri.com
Two Trump-aligned Republicans running for CD 2 and governor will be guests for a Narragansett GOP meeting Tuesday.
November 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Two Trump-aligned Republicans running for CD 2 and governor will be guests for a Narragansett GOP meeting Tuesday.
INBOX: @billbartholomew.bsky.social will not be running for lieutenant governor next year.
November 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
INBOX: @billbartholomew.bsky.social will not be running for lieutenant governor next year.
WATCH: Here’s what John Loughlin said when I asked him about the emotions that come with ending his @997wpro.bsky.social show after nearly 13 years on the air to run for LG.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
WATCH: Here’s what John Loughlin said when I asked him about the emotions that come with ending his @997wpro.bsky.social show after nearly 13 years on the air to run for LG.
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BREAKING: Fmr. state Rep. and @997wpro.bsky.social radio host John Loughlin (R) is ending “The John Loughlin Show” after nearly 13 years to run for RI lieutenant governor next year.
He’s the first GOP candidate to enter the race. @wpri12.bsky.social
Read more ⬇️
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He’s the first GOP candidate to enter the race. @wpri12.bsky.social
Read more ⬇️
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November 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
BREAKING: Fmr. state Rep. and @997wpro.bsky.social radio host John Loughlin (R) is ending “The John Loughlin Show” after nearly 13 years to run for RI lieutenant governor next year.
He’s the first GOP candidate to enter the race. @wpri12.bsky.social
Read more ⬇️
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He’s the first GOP candidate to enter the race. @wpri12.bsky.social
Read more ⬇️
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NEW: Aaron Guckian has stepped down from his position as executive director for the R.I Dental Association, per this email I’ve obtained.
Guckian first took on this role with RIDA in 2023 after his ‘22 LG run.
This comes as he’s inching closer towards a 2026 GOP run for governor.
Guckian first took on this role with RIDA in 2023 after his ‘22 LG run.
This comes as he’s inching closer towards a 2026 GOP run for governor.
November 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
NEW: Aaron Guckian has stepped down from his position as executive director for the R.I Dental Association, per this email I’ve obtained.
Guckian first took on this role with RIDA in 2023 after his ‘22 LG run.
This comes as he’s inching closer towards a 2026 GOP run for governor.
Guckian first took on this role with RIDA in 2023 after his ‘22 LG run.
This comes as he’s inching closer towards a 2026 GOP run for governor.
INBOX: Providence Councilor @sueanderbois.bsky.social is holding a campaign kickoff event Wednesday, but it doesn’t specify which office.
November 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
INBOX: Providence Councilor @sueanderbois.bsky.social is holding a campaign kickoff event Wednesday, but it doesn’t specify which office.
I couldn't post this on Twitter for some odd reason. I'm getting this error message on a new account I had to make because my old one was suspended for no reason.
November 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I couldn't post this on Twitter for some odd reason. I'm getting this error message on a new account I had to make because my old one was suspended for no reason.
There goes six years of hard work. I have no clue what I did that would constitute “inauthentic behaviors.”
I can’t even appeal it right now for some odd reason😔
I can’t even appeal it right now for some odd reason😔
November 6, 2025 at 12:18 PM
There goes six years of hard work. I have no clue what I did that would constitute “inauthentic behaviors.”
I can’t even appeal it right now for some odd reason😔
I can’t even appeal it right now for some odd reason😔
RI Young Republicans fundraising off of last night’s victories for the Democrats
November 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
RI Young Republicans fundraising off of last night’s victories for the Democrats
It also had a question about the Democratic primary for governor.
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
It also had a question about the Democratic primary for governor.
Someone is polling Providence. Just got a Dynata text poll. It asked mainly about the Providence mayoral race/city issues. Below are some of the questions.
November 3, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Someone is polling Providence. Just got a Dynata text poll. It asked mainly about the Providence mayoral race/city issues. Below are some of the questions.
INBOX: @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social’s
campaign says she raised $534K during Q3 and has $2.4M cash on hand.
campaign says she raised $534K during Q3 and has $2.4M cash on hand.
October 31, 2025 at 5:41 PM
INBOX: @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social’s
campaign says she raised $534K during Q3 and has $2.4M cash on hand.
campaign says she raised $534K during Q3 and has $2.4M cash on hand.
The League of RI Businesses has a new candidate: Laura Turini (D).
She’s running for RI Senate District 35, currently represented by state Sen. @bridgetvalverde.bsky.social (D).
Expected to kickoff her campaign Dec. 2
She’s running for RI Senate District 35, currently represented by state Sen. @bridgetvalverde.bsky.social (D).
Expected to kickoff her campaign Dec. 2
October 31, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The League of RI Businesses has a new candidate: Laura Turini (D).
She’s running for RI Senate District 35, currently represented by state Sen. @bridgetvalverde.bsky.social (D).
Expected to kickoff her campaign Dec. 2
She’s running for RI Senate District 35, currently represented by state Sen. @bridgetvalverde.bsky.social (D).
Expected to kickoff her campaign Dec. 2
INBOX: @govdanmckee.bsky.social’s
campaign says it raised over $290K during Q3 and has over $1M cash on hand.
campaign says it raised over $290K during Q3 and has over $1M cash on hand.
October 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
INBOX: @govdanmckee.bsky.social’s
campaign says it raised over $290K during Q3 and has over $1M cash on hand.
campaign says it raised over $290K during Q3 and has over $1M cash on hand.
INBOX: RI Building and Construction Trades Council endorses David Caldwell in the Providence City Council Ward 2 special election.
October 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
INBOX: RI Building and Construction Trades Council endorses David Caldwell in the Providence City Council Ward 2 special election.
Almagno is one of the League of RI Businesses’ 2026 candidates.
October 29, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Almagno is one of the League of RI Businesses’ 2026 candidates.
INBOX: Providence Ward 1 City Councilman John Goncalves
is seeking reelection next year to a third and final term*
*Councilors are limited to three consecutive terms
is seeking reelection next year to a third and final term*
*Councilors are limited to three consecutive terms
October 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
INBOX: Providence Ward 1 City Councilman John Goncalves
is seeking reelection next year to a third and final term*
*Councilors are limited to three consecutive terms
is seeking reelection next year to a third and final term*
*Councilors are limited to three consecutive terms
Congressman @gabeamo.bsky.social
will be phone banking next Saturday for New Jersey gubernatorial candidate @mikiesherrill.bsky.social.
will be phone banking next Saturday for New Jersey gubernatorial candidate @mikiesherrill.bsky.social.
October 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Congressman @gabeamo.bsky.social
will be phone banking next Saturday for New Jersey gubernatorial candidate @mikiesherrill.bsky.social.
will be phone banking next Saturday for New Jersey gubernatorial candidate @mikiesherrill.bsky.social.
INBOX: Here is Amy Joseph Santiago’s official announcement for her RI House District 7 campaign. She also touts endorsements from Councilman @msanchezpvd.bsky.social
state Sen. @samuelwbell.bsky.social
and the outgoing state Rep./Providence mayoral candidate @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social.
state Sen. @samuelwbell.bsky.social
and the outgoing state Rep./Providence mayoral candidate @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social.
October 21, 2025 at 3:59 AM
INBOX: Here is Amy Joseph Santiago’s official announcement for her RI House District 7 campaign. She also touts endorsements from Councilman @msanchezpvd.bsky.social
state Sen. @samuelwbell.bsky.social
and the outgoing state Rep./Providence mayoral candidate @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social.
state Sen. @samuelwbell.bsky.social
and the outgoing state Rep./Providence mayoral candidate @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social.
The Narragansett GOP, which is chaired by Anthony D’Ellena, reacts to the judge’s decision ⬇️
October 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The Narragansett GOP, which is chaired by Anthony D’Ellena, reacts to the judge’s decision ⬇️
Former Providence Council President and 2x mayoral candidate Michael Solomon makes his 2026 Ward 5 City Council campaign Facebook official. Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan is term-limited.
Solomon also reactivated his campaign account earlier this month.
Solomon also reactivated his campaign account earlier this month.
October 19, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Former Providence Council President and 2x mayoral candidate Michael Solomon makes his 2026 Ward 5 City Council campaign Facebook official. Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan is term-limited.
Solomon also reactivated his campaign account earlier this month.
Solomon also reactivated his campaign account earlier this month.
INBOX: The League of RI Businesses PAC announces they have donated $8K to their candidate Leah Boisclair, a Democrat running for RI House District 36.
October 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM
INBOX: The League of RI Businesses PAC announces they have donated $8K to their candidate Leah Boisclair, a Democrat running for RI House District 36.
INBOX: @jilld.bsky.social
gets endorsements from former Providence Ward 2 City Councilwoman Helen Anthony and state Sen. @samzurier.bsky.social in the Ward 2 special election.
gets endorsements from former Providence Ward 2 City Councilwoman Helen Anthony and state Sen. @samzurier.bsky.social in the Ward 2 special election.
October 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
INBOX: @jilld.bsky.social
gets endorsements from former Providence Ward 2 City Councilwoman Helen Anthony and state Sen. @samzurier.bsky.social in the Ward 2 special election.
gets endorsements from former Providence Ward 2 City Councilwoman Helen Anthony and state Sen. @samzurier.bsky.social in the Ward 2 special election.
Ken Naylor Jr. and Justin Lake were reelected chairman and vice chair, respectively. They ran unopposed.
Naylor is pictured below with chairs of their recently-launched local chapters.
Naylor is pictured below with chairs of their recently-launched local chapters.
October 16, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Ken Naylor Jr. and Justin Lake were reelected chairman and vice chair, respectively. They ran unopposed.
Naylor is pictured below with chairs of their recently-launched local chapters.
Naylor is pictured below with chairs of their recently-launched local chapters.
Top RI Republicans here: RI House Minority Leader Mike Chippendale, RI Senate Minority Whip Gordon Rogers and possible ‘26 gubernatorial candidate Ashley Kalus.
Chippendale and Kalus are also going to give speeches tonight.
Chippendale and Kalus are also going to give speeches tonight.
October 16, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Top RI Republicans here: RI House Minority Leader Mike Chippendale, RI Senate Minority Whip Gordon Rogers and possible ‘26 gubernatorial candidate Ashley Kalus.
Chippendale and Kalus are also going to give speeches tonight.
Chippendale and Kalus are also going to give speeches tonight.