Sabina Matos
Sabina Matos (born February 13, 1974) is a Dominican-American politician. She is the 70th lieutenant governor of Rhode Island since April 2021. Sabina Matos is the first Afro-Latina lieutenant governor and the first Dominican-American to hold state-wide office in the United States.[1][2] She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Sabina Matos | |
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| 70th Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island | |
| Assumed office April 14, 2021 | |
| Governor | Daniel McKee |
| Preceded by | Daniel McKee |
| President of the Providence City Council | |
| In office January 7, 2019 – April 13, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | David Salvatore |
| Succeeded by | John Igliozzi |
| In office Acting: May 19, 2017 – December 21, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Luis Aponte |
| Succeeded by | David Salvatore |
| Member of the Providence City Council from Ward 15 | |
| In office January 2011 – April 13, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Josephine DiRuzzo |
| Succeeded by | Oscar Vargas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 13, 1974 Paraíso, Dominican Republic |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Patrick Ward |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Rhode Island College (BA) |
In March 2023, Matos announced her candidacy for the United States House of Representatives to represent Rhode Island's 1st congressional district.[3] She lost in the September primaries to Gabe Amo.
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Matos with Dan McKee in 2023
References
- ↑ Russo, Amy (April 14, 2021). "Sabina Matos sworn in as Rhode Island's first lieutenant governor of color". The Providence Journal. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ↑ "McKee cites LG pick's 'inspirational' story". Cranston Herald. April 7, 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ↑ Anderson, Patrick (March 13, 2023). "Sabina Matos announces run for 1st Congressional District seat. What to know". The Providence Journal. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
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