Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence Announces 2026 Primary Endorsements

The Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV) announced its first round of endorsements of candidates running in contested primary races, backing candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to making gun violence prevention a priority and who share the Coalition’s vision for safer communities across Rhode Island.

RICAGV will announce additional endorsements in the coming weeks and may announce others after the primary election. 

Primary election day in RI is Wednesday, September 9, 2026, with early voting from Thursday, August 20, through Tuesday, September 8.

Election day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with early voting from Wednesday, October 14, through Monday, November 2, 2026.

The full list of endorsed candidates can be found here. 

5 WAYS TO ACT TODAY

DONATE. Every dollar will help strengthen our organization as we prepare for the next legislative session. As a largely volunteer-led coalition, community support helps us build the capacity needed to advocate effectively, organize statewide, and continue pushing for lifesaving policies. If everyone contributes what they can, we will be stronger together and better equipped for the work ahead.

VOLUNTEER. Stay tuned for details on future organizing opportunities in 2026! Email Board Chair Ariana Wohl at admin@ricagv.org with any questions or ideas. 

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SPEAK OUT. Contact your legislators and other elected officials and tell them that gun safety matters to you!

​We are so thankful for your continued support in building the pipeline of gun violence prevention, including helping to pass 10 lifesaving bills since 2013.

YOUR advocacy and support have contributed to these successes, and for that, we are very grateful.

We could not do this critical work without you. YOU give us so much HOPE, today and throughout the year.

With deep gratitude and love,

The RICAGV Board of Directors