GOP House Leader Filippi Says He Will Not Run for Governor in 2022
Friday, December 03, 2021
House Minority Leader Blake Filippi announced via Twitter on Friday afternoon that he will not run for governor of Rhode Island in 2022.
Filippi has been considered to be the Rhode Island Republicans' best chance to win back the governorship.
Former top GOP aide David Darlington had said he was going to announce a run for governor, but has since been stealth in unveiling a campaign.
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Filippi tweeted:
Representing the People of Charlestown, Block Island, South Kingstown and Westerly is the best job, one which I hope to continue in the years ahead. I look forward to helping the Republican nominee for Governor, and all Republicans up and down the ballot, in 2022.
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