Sandra Cano

Sandra Cano

Democratic Party

Prior offices

Rhode Island State Senate District 8

Successor: Lori Urso

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Bryant University, 2007

Graduate

University of Rhode Island, 2012

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Sandra Cano (Democratic Party) was a member of the Rhode Island State Senate, representing District 8. She assumed office on April 12, 2018. She left office on September 12, 2024.

Cano (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate to represent District 8. She did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Cano received a bachelor's degree in management and economics from Bryant University in 2007 and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Rhode Island in 2012. Cano career experience involves serving as the director of commerce for the City of Pawtucket.

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
	Submit photo	Cathyann Palocsik (Independent)	34.2	2,870
		Other/Write-in votes	0.8	71

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates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

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,173
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Cano in this election.

2023

See also: Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District special election, 2023

Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District special election, 2023 (September 5 Democratic primary)

Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District special election, 2023 (September 5 Republican primary)

General election

Special general election for U.S. House Rhode Island District 1

Gabe Amo defeated Gerry Leonard in the special general election for U.S. House Rhode Island District 1 on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gabe Amo (D)	64.9	43,290
		Gerry Leonard (R)	35.1	23,393

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 66,683
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Stephen Earle (Independent)
• Julian J. Smith (Independent)
• Richard O'Shea (Independent)
• John Vitkevich (Independent)
• Jeffrey Lemire (Independent)
• Christopher Reynolds (Independent)
• Joseph Jean-Philippe (Independent)
• Paul Rianna Jr. (Independent)
• John Ritchie (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 1

The following candidates ran in the special Democratic primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 1 on September 5, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gabe Amo	32.4	12,946
		J. Aaron Regunberg	24.9	9,960
		Sandra Cano	13.9	5,574
		Sabina Matos	8.0	3,210
		Stephen Casey	5.8	2,329
		Walter Berbrick	3.6	1,453
		Ana Quezada	3.5	1,415
		John Goncalves	2.8	1,118
		Don Carlson (Unofficially withdrew)	1.7	690
		Allen Waters	1.3	503
		Stephanie Beauté	1.1	428
		Spencer Dickinson	0.9	354

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 39,980
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Bella Noka (D)
• Nicholas Autiello II (D)
• Nathan Biah (D)
• Paul LeBon (D)
• Toni Sfameni (D)
• Kathleen Gaskell (D)
• Larry Hutchinson Jr. (D)
• Gregory Mundy (D)
• Michael Tillinghast (D)
• Marvin Abney (D)
• Mickeda Barnes (D)

Republican primary election

Special Republican primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 1

Gerry Leonard defeated Terri Flynn in the special Republican primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 1 on September 5, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gerry Leonard	75.7	3,076
		Terri Flynn	24.3	989

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,065
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• William LeBron Jr. (R)
• Barrett Lynton (R)
• Gary Donald (R)
• Uloma Ekpete Kama (R)

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2022

See also: Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Rhode Island State Senate District 8

Incumbent Sandra Cano defeated Cathyann Palocsik in the general election for Rhode Island State Senate District 8 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sandra Cano (D)	67.5	3,510
	Submit photo	Cathyann Palocsik (R)	32.3	1,678
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	10

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,198
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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 13, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sandra Cano	100.0	1,636

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,636
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 8

Cathyann Palocsik advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 8 on September 13, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Cathyann Palocsik	100.0	205

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 205
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2020

See also: Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Rhode Island State Senate District 8

Incumbent Sandra Cano defeated Richard Karsulavitch in the general election for Rhode Island State Senate District 8 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sandra Cano (D)	71.5	6,610
	Submit photo	Richard Karsulavitch (R)	28.2	2,610
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	31

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,251
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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 8, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sandra Cano	100.0	2,112

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,112
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Richard Karsulavitch advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 8.

2018

See also: Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Rhode Island State Senate District 8

Incumbent Sandra Cano defeated Richard Karsulavitch in the general election for Rhode Island State Senate District 8 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sandra Cano (D)	72.7	4,707
	Submit photo	Richard Karsulavitch (R)	27.0	1,752
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	19

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,478
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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 12, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sandra Cano	100.0	1,805

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,805
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 8

Richard Karsulavitch advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 8 on September 12, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Richard Karsulavitch	100.0	265

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 265
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2018 special election

See also: Rhode Island state legislative special elections, 2018

Pawtucket City Councilwoman Sandra Cano won the special election for the position of Rhode Island State Senate District 8 on April 3, 2018. The seat became vacant after James Doyle (D) resigned on January 9, 2018, saying he was stepping down to deal with personal health struggles. The filing deadline for candidates interested in running for the seat was on January 19, 2018.

A total of six candidates filed to fill the open seat. Sandra Cano defeated David Norton and Matthew Fecteau in the Democratic primary on February 27, 2018, while Nathan Luciano defeated Richard Karsulavitch in the Republican primary. Pamela Braman declared her intention to run in the special election as an independent candidate but did not appear on the ballot.

General election

Special general election for Rhode Island State Senate District 8

Sandra Cano defeated Nathan Luciano in the special general election for Rhode Island State Senate District 8 on April 3, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sandra Cano (D)	91.9	1,444
		Nathan Luciano (R)	8.1	128

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,572
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Pamela Braman (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 8

Sandra Cano defeated Matthew Fecteau and David Norton in the special Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 8 on February 27, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sandra Cano	60.6	872
		Matthew Fecteau	24.6	354
		David Norton	14.7	212

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,438
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Republican primary election

Special Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 8

Nathan Luciano defeated Richard Karsulavitch in the special Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 8 on February 27, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nathan Luciano	62.4	78
	Submit photo	Richard Karsulavitch	37.6	47

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 125
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2023

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Sandra Cano is a Democrat representing District 8 (Pawtucket) in the Rhode Island Senate and running to represent Congressional District One. Sandra Cano was born in Medellin, Colombia, and moved to the United States with her family in 2000 under political asylum. She was educated in the Pawtucket School System and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Economics from Bryant University (2007) and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration at the University of Rhode Island (2012). She attended the Harvard Kennedy School where she completed multiple executive leadership programs in 2016. Professionally, Sandra is the Director of Commerce for the City of Pawtucket. She is responsible for working with the City’s business community, with a particular focus on collaborating and providing assistance to local small businesses. She is currently on a leave of absence as she runs for Congress. She previously worked as the Assistant Vice President of Community Development at Navigant Credit Union, where she was responsible for developing community-based partnerships and developing financial education campaigns for low income and diverse populations.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• The issues we face are deeply personal to me: rampant gun violence, educational inequities, healthcare injustice, and more. ... I am from the community and for the community. I am one of you. And I know it's going to take one of us - to make a difference for all of us.

• We need voices in congress that can speak directly to the experiences of the working families in our country. I believe we need to send someone to congress who has experience both in life and in service. I have the lived experience pertaining to the issues before us - and also the legislative experience at every level of government in Rhode Island.

• Our democracy is more fragile than ever: voting rights, women’s and LGBTQ+ rights, and social safety nets like Medicare and Social Security are under attack. ... We can make meaningful change for people through policy. I have done that throughout my professional career and during my time in public service.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m running for Congress because we need to heal the deep division in our country and return to a government that works for the people. As a working mother of two small children, I worry about the future we’re leaving them. Our democracy is more fragile than ever: voting rights, women’s and LGBTQ+ rights, and social safety nets like Medicare and Social Security are under attack. The issues we face are deeply personal to me: rampant gun violence, educational inequities, healthcare injustice, and more. The climate crisis and chaotic weather patterns are threatening our coastline, economy, and public health. Inflation and stagnant wages impact working families like mine – leaving folks to choose between paying their bills or feeding their families. We have a Congress that no longer talks to each other – and we’re the ones who suffer. It's going to take one of us to make a difference for all of us.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Cano has received two major Rhode Island union endorsements including United Nurses and Allied Professionals (UNAP) and National Education Association Rhode Island (NEARI).

Cano has also received the endorsement of the Cumberland Democratic Town Committee, Jamestown Democratic Town Committee and was named a Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate.

Endorsements from local leaders include:

Mayors: Cumberland Mayor Jeff Mutter, Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien, North Providence Mayor Charlie Lombardi, Former Cumberland Mayor Bill Murray, Former Pawtucket Mayor Robert Metivier;

State Senators: Samuel Bell (SD5 Providence), Louis DiPalma (SD12 Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Tiverton), Dawn Euer (SD13 Newport, Jamestown), Valerie Lawson (SD14 East Providence), Majority Leader Ryan Pearson (SD19 Cumberland, Lincoln), Meghan Kallman (SD15 Pawtucket, Providence), Robert Britto (SD18 East Providence, Pawtucket), Melissa Murray (SD24 Woonsocket, North Smithfield), Mark McKenney (SD30 Warwick), Pamela Lauria (SD32 Barrington, East Providence, Bristol), and Alana DiMario (SD36 Narragansett, North Kingstown, New Shoreham); and Former State Senator Jim Seveney (SD11 Portsmouth, Bristol, Tiverton);

State Representatives: Rebecca Kislak (HD4 East Side of Providence), Joshua Giraldo (HD56 Central Falls), and Karen Alzate (HD60 Pawtucket, Central Falls );

Municipal Leaders: Pawtucket City Council President Terrence Mercer, Pawtucket City Council At-Large Members Michael Araujo, Roberto Moreno and Yesenia Rubio; Pawtucket City Council Members Mark Wildenhain, Neicy Coderre, and Marlena Martins Stachowiak; the entire Pawtucket School Committee (members James Chellel Jr., Chair, Kimberly Grant, Deputy Chair, Joanne Bonollo, Jennifer Carney, Gerard Charbonneau, Erin Dube, and Marsha Fernandes); as well as Central Falls Officials Robert Ferri (City Council President), Tatiana Baena (City Council At Large), and Hugo Figueroa (School Board Member and former City Councilor); North Providence Councilors Dino Autiello (Town Council President), Steven Loporchio, Ronald R. Baccala, Jr, and Ken Amoriggi; Bristol Town Council Member Timothy Sweeney; and Portsmouth School Committee Vice Chair Juan Carlos Payero; Cumberland Town Council Members Lisa Beaulieu and Bob Shaw; Cumberland School Committee Member Mark Fiorillo; Former Cumberland Town Councilors Jim Higgins, Stephanie Gemski, and Thomas Kane.

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2022

Sandra Cano did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Sandra Cano did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Sandra Cano campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Rhode Island State Senate District 8	Withdrew general	$16,965	$0
2023	U.S. House Rhode Island District 1	Lost primary	$366,322	$354,802
2022	Rhode Island State Senate District 8	Won general	$39,023	$0
2020	Rhode Island State Senate District 8	Won general	$24,189	N/A**
Grand total			$446,498	$354,802
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Cano was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Education Committee, Chair
• Senate Finance Committee

2021-2022

Cano was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Education Committee, Chair
• Senate Finance Committee

2019-2020

Cano was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Finance Committee
• Senate Labor Committee, Vice Chairperson

Sponsored legislation

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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Preceded by -	Rhode Island State Senate District 8 2018-2024	Succeeded by Lori Urso (D)

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Current members of the Rhode Island State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Valarie Lawson

Majority Leader:Frank Ciccone

Minority Leader:Jessica de la Cruz

Senators

District 1

Jake Bissaillon (D)

District 2

Ana Quezada (D)

District 3

Sam Zurier (D)

District 4

Stefano Famiglietti (D)

District 5

Sam Bell (D)

District 6

Tiara Mack (D)

District 7

Frank Ciccone (D)

District 8

Lori Urso (D)

District 9

John Burke (D)

District 10

Walter Felag (D)

District 11

Linda Ujifusa (D)

District 12

Louis DiPalma (D)

District 13

Dawn Euer (D)

District 14

Valarie Lawson (D)

District 15

Meghan Kallman (D)

District 16

Jonathon Acosta (D)

District 17

Thomas Paolino (R)

District 18

Robert Britto (D)

District 19

Ryan Pearson (D)

District 20

Brian Thompson (D)

District 21

Gordon Rogers (R)

District 22

David Tikoian (D)

District 23

Jessica de la Cruz (R)

District 24

Melissa Murray (D)

District 25

Andrew Dimitri (D)

District 26

Todd Patalano (D)

District 27

Hanna Gallo (D)

District 28

Lammis Vargas (D)

District 29

Peter Appollonio (D)

District 30

Mark McKenney (D)

District 31

Matthew LaMountain (D)

District 32

Pamela Lauria (D)

District 33

Leonidas Raptakis (D)

District 34

Elaine Morgan (R)

District 35

Bridget Valverde (D)

District 36

Alana DiMario (D)

District 37

V. Sosnowski (D)

District 38

Victoria Gu (D)

Democratic Party (34)

Republican Party (4)