North Kingstown Election Guide

As we look ahead to November’s elections, North Kingstown Patch is devoted to bring you the information you need about every race in town. Here's our start on the candidates and issues we'll be covering as November draws closer.

North Kingstown Town Council: All five seats are up this election and with , there will be at least one new face at the table come December. .

North Kingstown School Committee:  Three seats are up for grabs this November, with terms for Democrats Lynda Avanzato, Melvoid Benson and Dick Welch expiring.

Post Road Corridor:  North Kingstown's main local artery has been hit hard by the recession. Though ordinances have been put in place to help foster develop in the area and construction on sewers is set to begin soon, this stretch of road has struggled mightily in the past few years.

U.S. Rep. James Langevin:  Things are heating up in the race for Congressional District 2 as Independent Abel Collins of Matunuck threw his hat in the ring. Aside from Collins, Langevin will have to battle Democrat John Matson and Republicans Michael Gardiner and Michael Riley to hold is seat in Congress.

Wind Energy:  As we look closer at renewable energy, North Kingstown's recent history with wind turbines is a tumultuous one. and speak out against another set for construction at NK Green. With a ban on all new turbines in place, what does the future hold for wind energy in NK?

State Rep. Doreen Costa:  One of the biggest upsets in 2010's General Assembly elections was Republican Doreen Costa's victory over Democrat Ken Carter who had served as the representative from District 31 since 1992. Has the freshman politician proved herself to hold on for a second term?