Organizations

Westerly Democratic Town Committee

Dedicated to promoting the ideals of the Democratic Party in Westerly, RI.

Rhode Island SEIU

The Rhode Island SEIU State Council (comprised of 4 unions including healthcare workers) fights to improve the lives of 2 million working people for dignity, justice and a better life.

National Education Association RI

Since its inception in 1845, NEA members have been at the center of every struggle to advance the finest of American dreams: the promise of a quality public education for every child.

United Nurses & Allied Professionals

UNAP is a regional health care union representing approximately 7,000 nurses, technologists, therapists, support staff, and other health care workers employed in RI, VT and CT.

Westerly Democratic Town Committee

Rhode Island SEIU

National Education Association RI

United Nurses & Allied Professionals

Rhode Island AFL-CIO

The Rhode Island AFL-CIO works every day to improve the lives of people who work, and represents nearly 80,000 working men and women all across the state in a variety of occupations.

UAW Region 9A

The UAW Community Action Program is not tied to a political party. It endorses candidates, on the basis of their records and their stand upon issues that affect working Americans.

RI Council 94-Local 528

AFSCME represents 1.6 million members who provide the vital services that make America happen. Local 528 represents members who work at the University of Rhode Island on all three campuses.

RI Working Families Party

RIWFP elects champions that deliver real results for Rhode Island working people-like passing paid sick leave, strengthening pay equity protections for women, and raising the minimum wage.

Rhode Island AFL-CIO

UAW Region 9A

RI Council 94-Local 528

RI Working Families Party

Climate Action Rhode Island

We are concerned citizens working to build the climate movement in Rhode Island. An affiliate of 350.org, we’re fighting for 100% renewable energy, a clean and sustainable earth, and environmental justice for all.

Clean Water Action

Be a Clean Water Voter in 2022! Each election cycle, Clean Water Action endorses candidates who share our environmental goals and who have voted for and advocated for legislation to advance those goals.

Moms Demand Action

Moms Demand Action is a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence.

RI Coalition Against Gun Violence

RICAGV works to promote and increase the number of legislators and elected leaders who will support gun violence prevention efforts.

Climate Action Rhode Island

Clean Water Action

Moms Demand Action

RI Coalition Against Gun Violence

RI Democratic Women's Caucus

It recruits and supports candidates at all levels of government and advocates for Democratic principles consistent with the national Democratic Party platform.

Planned Parenthood Votes! RI

Planned Parenthood Votes! Rhode Island promotes, protects and fights for reproductive rights and works to expand access to sexual and reproductive health care for all people.

EMILY's List

It is the nation’s largest resource for women in politics. It recruits, trains and supports Democratic pro-choice women candidates, and helps to elect and put strong women in charge of decisions that affect women and families every day.

314 Action

314 works to promote science and evidence-based policy, and aims to elect more scientists who are ready, willing, and able to find solutions for the significant challenges facing America in the 21st century.

RI Democratic Women's Caucus

Planned Parenthood Votes! RI

EMILY's List

314 Action

RI State Association of Fire Fighters

With over sixty years of history and progress, Rhode Island State Association of Fire Fighters serves 28 locals and represents 1500 members in Rhode Island.

RI State Association of Fire Fighters

Elected Officials

Kathy Fogarty Endorsement

State Representative Kathleen Fogarty

Victoria has been an advocate on many issues including the Let RI Vote Act that I worked on last year. We need strong leaders from South County in the State Senate, and I have full confidence that Victoria will make a difference on the issues that matter to the community.

Alana M. DiMario Endorsement

State Senator Alana DiMario

As a State Senator and a professional mental health counselor, I see the extraordinary toll that mental health crises and opiod addictions have on families and caregivers. I know that Victoria has the determination and analytical background to bring an evidence-based approach to the state legislature and ensure that residents in her district get the services and healthcare they need.

Caro McEntee Endorsement

Carol Hagan McEntee
State Representative

John Burke Endorsement

John Burke
State Senator

Rory McEntee Endorsement

Rory McEntee
South Kingstown Town Council President

Teresa A. Tanzi Endorsement

Teresa A. Tanzi
State Representative

Community Members

education

Geoff Serra

Geoff Serra
Westerly Resident

As a life-long resident and educator, I am confident that Victoria will work to support and fund education at all levels so that every RI student has the opportunity for and access to a 21st century education.

affordable housing

Sheila Finch

Sheila Finch
Westerly Resident

I’m supporting Victoria because she knows how costly housing is. I know she will work hard every day for seniors that are struggling to make ends meet.

Small business

Declan

Declan
Charlestown Resident

My small business is reliant on a healthy marine environment. Victoria has the knowledge and determination needed to protect our environment.

Inflation

Madeline

Madeline Labriola
Westerly Resident

I’m supporting Victoria because she shares my concerns about the rising costs of everything- I trust her to help us.

Climate change

Meg Barclay

Meg Barclay
Westerly Resident

I’ve seen the changes that climate has brought to Westerly. Victoria will treat climate change seriously and work to protect our coastal towns.

healthcare

Mary Eden, RN

Mary Eden, RN
South Kingstown

Healthcare workers are underpaid and undervalued. That’s why our hospitals and nursing homes are so short staffed. Victoria will fight to raise wages for nurses, CNAs, and other caregivers to improve staffing and patient care.

accessibility

Carry and Jerry

Carry and Jerry
Charlestown Resident

We met Victoria when she knocked on our door. She’s going to be an accessible and attentive Senator.

Letters To The Editor - The Westerly Sun

By Sarah Perry, Westerly