Senate President Ruggerio reveals health issues, eyes reelection

Senate President Ruggerio reveals health issues, eyes reelection

by NBC 10 NEWS

Senate President Dominick Ruggerio announced he contracted a virus that prevented him from returning to the Senate.

Senate President Dominick Ruggerio speaks with NBC 10 News about the bills awaiting a vote as Rhode Island's legislative session nears the end, Thursday, June 15, 2023. (WJAR){ }
Senate President Dominick Ruggerio speaks with NBC 10 News about the bills awaiting a vote as Rhode Island’s legislative session nears the end, Thursday, June 15, 2023. (WJAR)

 

“At the end of April, I contracted a virus, and have had subsequent health complications stemming from this affliction. Unfortunately, those complications have prohibited my return to the Senate at this time, but I am receiving treatment and hope to return soon,” said Ruggerio.

In a statement, the senator said he plans to run for reelection this year, and continue serving as president.

Ruggerio announced in April that he was diagnosed with cancer.

Senate District 4 includes parts of North Providence and Providence.

Ruggerio became Senate president in March 2017.

He was first elected to the Senate in 1984 and served in the House before that.