Special Election for State Rep. Donald Lally's Seat

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There will be a special election for the seat formerly occupied by long-serving State Rep. Donald Lally, D-Narragansett/South Kingstown.

Lally this week resigned, saying his parents recently died and he wants to spend more time with his family.

Lally’s seat is House District 33, which includes parts of Narragansett and South Kingstown.

The filing period for the special election opens March 26. A primary will be held May 5 if more than one candidate from either party qualifies for the ballot.

Local Democrats are rumored to be encouraging Narragansett Town Councilwoman Susan Cicilline-Buonanno to run.

“I appreciate Representative Lally’s service to the people of Rhode Island and look forward to giving the voters of House District 33 the opportunity to elect a new representative,” Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea said in a statement. “We are working closely with the Board of Elections and the Narragansett and South Kingstown Boards of Canvassers to ensure that the election goes smoothly.”

Mark Schrieldrop contributed to this report