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Sabina Matos

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Sabina Matos is a democratic candidate seeking reelection.

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Background

On March 31, 2021, Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee (D) announced that he would nominate Matos to be the state's lieutenant governor.[1] McKee resigned as lieutenant governor to be sworn in as governor on March 2, replacing Gina Raimondo (D) when she became U.S. secretary of commerce under the Biden administration. The Rhode Island State Senate confirmed Matos as lieutenant governor on April 13, 2021.[2] She resigned from her position on the Providence City Council, which she held from 2011 to 2021, that same day.[3] Matos was sworn in as lieutenant governor on April 14, 2021.[4]

Prior to serving as lieutenant governor, Matos served on the Providence City Council, representing Ward 15 from 2011 to 2021. She was sworn in as president of the council in January 2019.[5]

Matos received a bachelor's degree in communications and public relations from Rhode Island College in 2001.[5]

Bachelor's:
Rhode Island College, 2001

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