NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — North Providence Town Councilman Stefano Famiglietti has won the Democratic nomination for Rhode Island Senate District 4, according to unofficial results by the R.I. Board of Elections.

The winner of the Aug. 5 special general election will be the first person other than Ruggerio to represent District 4 since 1984.

Gabe Amo, a Democratic candidate for House Rhode Island District 1, on April 8. Bryce Vickmark / Amo Campaign via AP Sept. 5, 2023, 7:00 AM EDT / Updated Sept. 5, 2023, 9:51 PM EDT

A new poll shows Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee with lowly approval ratings as the 2026 election year approaches.