State Offices
Governor
Rhode Island’s chief executive. Proposes the state budget, signs or vetoes laws, and oversees state agencies. The governor plays a key role in shaping policy on housing, healthcare, education, and more.
Commitment: High
Role Type: Full Time
Lieutenant Governor
Serves as a public advocate and supports emergency preparedness, small business, and housing initiatives. Steps in if the Governor can no longer serve.
Commitment: High
Role Type: Full Time
Secretary of State
Manages elections, keeps state records, and promotes transparency. Also helps businesses register and operate in Rhode Island.
Commitment: High
Role Type: Full Time
Attorney General
Rhode Island’s top lawyer. Enforces state laws, prosecutes crimes, and protects consumers, the environment, and civil rights.
Commitment: High
Role Type: Full Time
General Treasurer
Manages the state’s finances by overseeing investments, pensions, unclaimed property, and public funds. The office also works to strengthen the state’s financial health and retirement security for public employees and residents.
Commitment: High
Role Type: Full-Time Role
State Senator
Represents a district in the State Senate. Proposes and votes on laws that impact the whole state and plays a key role in shaping state laws and overseeing the state budget. Vets and approves all cabinet-level positions for the Governor and all appointments of judges to the RI courts. This role is a part-time role with regular meetings.
Commitment: Medium
Role Type: Part-Time
State Representative
Represents a district in the State House. Proposes and votes on laws. Has the greatest say in the state budget process, and typically has the most power in the negotiations between the State Senate and Governor. This role is a part-time role with regular meetings.
Commitment: Medium
Role Type: Part-Time
District Committee - State Senator
Committee members support the State Senate candidate through outreach, organizing, and voter engagement. While holding this position, you may also run for other local and state offices.
Committees exist for each State Senate district and typically consist of 5-7 members.
Commitment: Low
Role Type: Limited
District Committee - State Representative
Committee members support the State Representative candidate through outreach, organizing, and voter engagement. While holding this position, you may also run for other local and state offices.
Committees exist for each State Representative district and usually include 3-5 members.
Commitment: Low
Role Type: Limited
Local Offices
Mayor
The mayor is the chief executive of a city or town — manages day-to-day operations, proposes budgets, and helps set priorities on issues like housing, public safety, infrastructure, and economic development.
Commitment: High
Role Type: Full-time
City/Town Council
The local legislative body that passes ordinances, approves budgets, and makes decisions on zoning, schools, housing, and community services. This role is a part-time role with regular meetings.
Commitment: Medium
Role Type: Part-time
School Committee or School Board
The local legislative body that passes ordinances, approves budgets, and makes decisions on zoning, schools, housing, and community services. This role is a part-time role with regular meetings.
Commitment: Medium
Role Type: Part-time
City or Town Party Committee
Organizes local political party activities, helps recruit and endorse candidates, and connects voters with party leadership. This role typically involves limited responsibilities with a few meetings each year.
Commitment: Low
Role Type: Limited