Ed Pacheco Declares Candidacy for Congress
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Ed Pacheco Declares Candidacy for Congress
Warwick, RI: On Monday, former State Representative and Rhode Island Democratic Party Chair, husband, dad and community leader Ed Pacheco officially announced his candidacy to replace U.S. Congressman Jim Langevin in Rhode Island’s second congressional district.
Raised in Burrillville, Pacheco learned early on that community voice can be a powerful force for improving the lives of Rhode Islanders. At 19, he became the youngest elected official in Rhode Island history when he joined the Burrillville School Committee. Pacheco went on to represent the people of Burrillville and Glocester as State Representative. He also served as the chairperson of the Rhode Island Democratic Party, where he promoted Democratic ideals and policies to benefit the state’s citizenry. Much of his career has been devoted to expanding educational opportunities for Rhode Islanders, first as executive director of a RI non-profit and most recently as executive director of the Rhode Island College Foundation and interim executive director of external affairs for the college.
Raised by a single mother, Pacheco understands the challenges facing many families today.
“Together we can work to lift millions of children out of poverty; establish universal pre-k; help younger generations escape crushing debt through loan forgiveness; create good paying jobs by supporting the blue and green economy; fight for social justice; and support every American’s right to vote.”
“This is a pivotal moment in our country’s history. Every day it feels as though we are being pulled further apart and the very fabric of our democracy is under attack. It’s as though politicians in Washington have forgotten us and are more interested in political gamesmanship than focusing on the people who elected them. Now more than ever, we can no longer sit on the sidelines,” said Pacheco. “We must come together to advocate for what is best for our community, our state and our nation.”
Mayor Angel Taveras will serve as the campaign’s Honorary Chairperson. “I am proud to support Ed Pacheco in his campaign for Rhode Island’s second congressional district. I have known Ed for years, he is a person of integrity that will fight for us in Washington and will always listen to the diverse voices across our community.”
Pacheco currently lives in Warwick with his wife Claudia and two young children. In the coming days, Ed will continue to engage voters in our district to discuss their priorities and the stakes of this election.
Pacheco for Congress Campaign Committee
Ed is launching his campaign for Rhode Island’s second congressional district with the support of more than 50 community leaders, activists, and everyday Rhode Islanders:
Mayor Angel Taveras, Honorary Chairperson
Jared Abdirkin
Betsy Alper, Chair of the Burrillville Democratic Town Committee
Briana Aucoin
Jeremy Bailey, Burrillville Town Council Member
Ed Blanchard
Vince Bohlinger
Jana Cahill
Michael Cahill
Amanda Cantrell
Tony Caparco
Catherine Collette, Chair of the Charlestown Democratic Town Committee
Will Collette, Democratic State Committee Member
Claudius Cooper
Roshni Darnal
Ann Marie DaSilva
Richard Delfino, Chair of the Johnston Democrats
Anthony DeRose, At-Large LGBTQ Democratic State Committee Member
Grace Diaz, State Representative and Vice Chair of the Rhode Island Democratic Party
Fran Driscoll
Mandi Ellis
Frank Ferri, Former State Representative
Saikon Gbehan
Amanda Gingell, Burrillville Town Council Member
Fred Harrison
Andrea Hopkins
Nick Inglis
Edward Inman, Former Secretary of State and State Committee Member
Rachel Jones
Richard Kalunian, Chair of the Coventry Democratic Town Committee
Donna Kalunian, Coventry School Board Member
Angela Kaplan
Leonard Katzman, Chair of the Portsmouth Democratic Town Committee
Richard Kyte
Kathan Mospaw Lambert, Former Burrillville Democratic Town Committee Chair
Erin Lavigne
Kelly Lechman
Holly Lee
Matthew McDermott
Sean McGarry, Chairman Block Island Democratic Town Committee
Jack McMahon
Sean McQuade
Kaydi McQuade
Steve Mulcahey, Rhode Island Democratic Party Executive Committee Member
Juan M. Pichardo, former State Senator
Scott Pollard, former State Representative
Al Palmisciano
Corey Pontious
Jonathan Roberge
Marissa Roberge
Paul Roselli
Irv Schnieder
Anthony Sinapi, Warwick City Council Member
Ellen Lenox Smith
Joyce Stevos
Elise Swearingen
John Taraborelli
Larry Valencia, former State Representative
Maria Valletta
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The announcement video can be downloaded here and will also be viewable on YouTube and social media at launch: https://we.tl/t-