Gerry Leonard, a U.S. Marine veteran and political newcomer, will run for the GOP in the special election for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District.
in the past, has won the GOP primary for Rhode Island's special election for the 1st Congressional District.
The special election is being held after former Democratic Rep. David Cicilline stepped down in the summer to lead the Rhode Island Foundation. If Leonard triumphs, he will become the first Republican to represent the 1st Congressional District since former Rep. Ron Machtley, who served from 1989 until 1995.after winning that he is looking forward to continuing to meet Rhode Islanders and tell them his message.
Asked if he supports Trump as he runs to regain the White House, Leonard said that he thinks"there's plenty of good candidates, great candidates, on the Republican side."
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