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BBC News
07-07-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Colourful uniforms and ancient traditions on display at Tynwald Day
The annual sitting of Tynwald in the open air at St John's has brought the historical pageantry of the ceremony to life for another ancient ceremony, which is presided over by the lieutenant governor, sees politicians, members of the clergy and judiciary, and other dignitaries brought together in one place.A pivotal part of the Isle of Man's law-making process, the proceedings also offer a visual spectacle for the crowds who gather to watch on. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Challenging Matos. Cynthia Coyne answers why she's running for LG
The most maligned office in Rhode Island politics − lieutenant governor − could wind up being the most popular among aspiring Democrats in the 2026 campaign. More than a year before voting begins, even Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos has hinted there could be multiple candidates to at least make overtures about a primary challenge, a rare scenario for a Democratic incumbent. Rumors aside, only one candidate so far has announced her intention to challenge Matos, former state Sen. Cynthia Coyne of Barrington. Coyne, whose rose to chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee after becoming one of Rhode Island's first female state troopers, had not been on most Rhode Island political observers' radars after deciding not to run for Senate reelection in 2022. But her personal story could be compelling in a contest for lieutenant governor, where the office's minimal statutory power can make it a kind of blank slate open to whatever role the person in office makes of it. Coyne outlined her vision for the office to The Journal and reasons for returning to politics by email. What prompted you to leave the Senate and, after two years away from politics, why do you want be lieutenant governor now? I never intended to stay forever and was happy to give someone else the opportunity. I was proud to serve in the State Senate for four terms and to be able to Chair the Judiciary Committee where we protected reproductive rights, fought human trafficking, and banned dangerous ghost guns. Now, I'm running for lieutenant governor to put my experience as a state trooper, state senator, and member of the Barrington Town Council to work for the people of Rhode Island. My career has been about bringing people together, listening, and solving problems and that's what I'll do as lieutenant governor. Rhode Island's lieutenant governor has minimal legal authority (unless they become governor, of course). Why is the office worth the cost and how would you use it? Preparing for an orderly transition, should a succession occur, is what makes the office worth the cost for our state and for the other 43 states that elect a lieutenant governor. For those who say the lieutenant governor can't get things done – I say give me the chance and watch me. I'll work my heart out to bring transparency, trust and integrity to government and help the governor's team to meet the challenges facing our state. As a mom of four, of course I'm a multi-tasker and know how to get things done. In the last election cycle, candidates for lieutenant governor and governor ran as a team. Do you intend to run with a gubernatorial candidate? If not, why not, and if yes, who? I'm running for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor not on a ticket, but independently. I'm excited to work with whomever gets elected governor to tackle the challenges facing our state and think my experience will be an asset for the administration. Why should incumbent Lt. Gov. Matos not be reelected? I am a competitor – I swam competitively through my young adult life, was awarded an athletic scholarship to URI, and have been inducted into the RI Aquatic Hall of Fame. So, I think competition and choice are both good for democracy. Voters will have a choice in September 2026 between me and the incumbent and whomever else decides to run in the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor. I look forward to the campaign ahead and speaking with voters about what I'd bring to the role and how hard I'd work in the job. What's the biggest problem in Rhode Island that should be fixed? In the short term, the Washington Bridge and our aging infrastructure which naturally supports our economy. However, my real concern is just how expensive the cost of living is. We have to lower the costs for housing and food and just life in general for our families so that aging adults can stay in their homes and young people can afford to buy homes. I'm a lifelong Rhode Islander and mother of four. I love our state – it's like a big community. And we need to make it so people can afford to raise a family, live here with dignity when they're older, and young adults can afford to stay in Rhode Island and build their lives here too. This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Five Questions with LG candidate Cynthia Coyne
Fox News
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
State senator, Indian immigrant, pulls upset in Virginia Democratic lieutenant governor's race
State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, D-Chester, has won the Democratic nomination for Virginia's lieutenant governorship, according to the Associated Press. Hashmi, an immigrant from India, said on her campaign site that she is the only candidate "endorsed by both abortion rights groups and labor." Hashmi was locked in a close race with the top two contenders, former Green Bay Packers safety Aaron Rouse and ex-Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney. Hashmi will face GOP nominee John Reid in the state's general election in November. Stoney, who conceded on Wednesday, moved on to become mayor of Richmond, the capital city, and oversaw the removal of several Confederate sculptures that for decades lined the famous Monument Avenue from the Fan District to downtown. In the Washington Post at the time, Stoney wrote that there "are two epidemics in America: COVID-19 and racism. One is now 14 months old, the other over 400 years old. Both are lethal. I knew I wasn't going to be able to cure those issues that day [standing with protesters at Lee Circle]." More recently, Stoney told the Virginia Mercury that he will effectively work across the aisle in the lieutenant governor's dual role of president of the Virginia State Senate. "We will not agree on everything, and that is OK. I will be a happy warrior—someone who is willing to stand firm on values, speak up when there is disagreement, and still find a way to work together when common ground exists. Disagreement does not have to lead to dysfunction," Stoney said. Rouse has positioned himself as a force to counter Republican leadership in Washington, writing on his campaign site that he "stood up to Donald Trump time and again." He added that he shepherded a law through the legislature to protect federal workers from Department of Government Efficiency attrition, which he labeled "Musk's chaos." Other candidates in the race included state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, D-Chesterfield, Prince William County School Board Chair Dr. Babur Lateef and union leader Alexander Bastani. Hashmi, whose county directly abuts Richmond-Petersburg, positioned herself as a progressive who emphasized support for public education, abortion rights and affordable housing. She also serves as chairwoman of the Senate Education and Health Committee in Richmond. Lateef, an ophthalmologist endorsed by McAuliffe, also focused on education policy. Bastani partially self-funded his quixotic campaign and focused on labor and economic issues. Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., ran unopposed for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and was officially projected such Tuesday evening.
Washington Post
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Virginia Democrats set to pick nominees in closely watched 2025 primaries
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Democrats are set on Tuesday to pick their nominees for lieutenant governor and attorney general, rounding out the statewide ticket and setting the stage for a bellwether election later this year. Most of the nominees slated to be at the top of the November ticket have already been picked, and Republicans aren't even having a statewide primary.
Associated Press
04-06-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate to run for lieutenant governor
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Rick Pate will run for lieutenant governor next year against current Secretary of State Wes Allen. Pate, a Republican, was elected agriculture commissioner in 2018 and reelected in 2022. 'I've spent my life working the land, running a business, and serving my neighbors,' Pate said in a statement announcing his campaign this week. He also stressed his support for President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, the former Auburn University football coach who is running for governor. 'As lieutenant governor, I'll bring that same hands-on leadership to supporting President Trump and Coach Tuberville in advancing the America First Agenda — so Alabama stays a place where families thrive, agriculture prospers, and conservative values lead the way.' The lieutenant governor presides over the state Senate, breaks ties in the chamber, steps in for the governor if that office becomes vacant and also makes a range of appointments, including for committees that dictate legislative priorities. The position used to have more power in the the legislative process, but those duties were given to the Senate's president pro tempore in 1999 after a partisan power struggle. Allen, who is also a Republican, previously announced that he would seek the position. Current Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, who has served two terms, can not run again because of term limits. Party primaries are May 19, 2026, followed by the general election on Nov. 3.
