PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The mayor of Rhode Island’s capital city says he’s considering running for governor in 2022.
The Boston Globe reports that Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza says he still has to consider various factors including whether he can raise enough money to compete in what will likely be a competitive Democratic primary field.
Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo can’t run in 2022 because of term limits.
Elorza says he will decide whether to run by the end of next year.
Several other current office holders in Rhode Island are expected to run in the gubernatorial Democratic primary in 2022 including state Treasurer Seth Magaziner, Lieutenant Governor Daniel McKee, Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea.
