Rhode Island State Senate District 8 (unopposed)

Current seat holder: Lori Urso.

Lori Urso

Lori Urso is the incumbent Democratic member of the Rhode Island State Senate representing District 8 (Pawtucket) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Lori Urso earned a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and a master's degree from the University of Rhode Island. Her career experience includes working in river and watershed conservation and serving as the president and chief executive officer of the Old Slater Mill Association.

Campaign site

“Senator Urso also passed legislation in 2025 to create a pathway to licensure for internationally trained physicians, as well as a bill to create and fund the Main Street Rhode Island coordinating program to establish a statewide community-based revitalization program for our historic downtown districts.” (Campaign website)
“The program supports community based revitalization efforts in downtown corridors in our state, including here in Pawtucket.” (Campaign website)