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Lori Urso
DState Senator · District 8
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Rhode Island Senate District 8
Biography
Lori Urso is a Democratic state senator from Rhode Island who has represented District 8 and is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot seeking re-election.[1][2] She has served in the Senate since January 7, 2025, succeeding Sandra Cano, and is president and chief executive officer of the Old Slater Mill Association.[1]
Lori Urso earned a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and a master's degree from the University of Rhode Island.[1] Her career experience includes working in river and watershed conservation and serving as president and chief executive officer of the Old Slater Mill Association.[1] She served on the Westerly Town Council from 2000 to 2002.[1]
Urso assumed office in the Rhode Island State Senate on January 7, 2025, and her current term ends on January 5, 2027.[1]
- 1.Lori Urso · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
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Rhode Island Senate District 8
Lori Urso is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Rhode Island Senate District 8 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
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