buffymiffington t1_j9i8sco wrote on February 22, 2023 at 3:51 AM

Reply to comment by mkmck in David Cicilline to resign from Congress to lead Rhode Island Foundation by rhodyjourno

They don’t have to move to run. A residency requirement only kicks in if they win.

mkmck t1_j9jmn4v wrote on February 22, 2023 at 1:16 PM

Not sure that's accurate. This is from the RI Sec of State's website:

If you want to run for a Rhode Island office, you must be a registered voter in Rhode Island and live within the district for the office you seek.

buffymiffington t1_j9jtk3j wrote on February 22, 2023 at 2:11 PM

Seth Magaziner didn’t live in D2 when he initially ran for it.

mkmck t1_j9jv2s3 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 2:22 PM

You are correct. Maybe that rule only applies to local offices, not federal. I know the US Constitution only requires that you live in the state, not the district, but I believe states have the right to add requirements to their election rules. Interesting.

buffymiffington t1_j9naqxj wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:46 AM

I’m not sure the specifics. I was really surprised to find out - I only found out because there were so many people jumping into the CD2 race that didn’t even live in the district. I know for local offices living in the district or ward is absolutely a requirement.