Lori Urso
Lori Urso (Democratic Party) is a member of the Rhode Island State Senate, representing District 8. Urso assumed office on January 7, 2025. Urso's current term ends on January 5, 2027.
Urso (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Rhode Island State Senate to represent District 8. Urso won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Lori Urso earned a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and a master's degree from the University of Rhode Island. Her career experience includes working in river and watershed conservation and serving as the president and chief executive officer of the Old Slater Mill Association. She served on the Westerly Town Council from 2000 to 2002.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Rhode Island State Senate District 8
Lori Urso defeated Cathyann Palocsik in the general election for Rhode Island State Senate District 8 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Lori Urso (D) | 64.9 | 5,447 |
| Cathyann Palocsik (Independent) | 34.2 | 2,870 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 71 | ||
| Total votes: 8,388 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sandra Cano (D)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 8
Incumbent Sandra Cano advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 8 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sandra Cano | 100.0 | 1,173 |
| Total votes: 1,173 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sandra Cano (D) |
Rhode Island State Senate District 8 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
