Ahead of the Statewide Primary on Tuesday, September 8th, and the General Election on Tuesday, November 3rd, What’s Up Newp is helping readers/voters get to know the candidates through candidate profiles and conversations with the candidates.
Today, we feature candidates for District 71 in the General Assembly. This district covers portions of Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Little Compton.
Dennis Canario, who currently represents District 71, chose not to seek re-election. So District 71 will have someone new representing them no matter what come November.
On September 8th, voters in District 71 will choose between Democratic candidates John G. Edwards V. and Michelle McGaw. The winner of the primary will challenge Republican candidate Amy Veri and Independent candidate Nathan Melvin on November 8th.
In our live video conversations with the candidates, we chatted with candidates about their campaign and asked them to answer and address a set of questions — about COVID-19, climate change, the economy, race relations, and more.
John G. Edwards V. | Democrat
Our live video conversation with the candidate
Michelle McGaw | Democrat
Our live video conversation with the candidate
Amy Veri | Republican
Following the primary, we’ll be inviting this candidate to join us for a conversation.
Nathan Melvin | Independent
Following the primary, we’ll be inviting this candidate to join us for a conversation.
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- What’s Up Newp’s 2020 Election Coverage
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