Sandra Cano resigns seat in Rhode Island Senate

State Sen. Sandra Cano of Pawtucket said Thursday that she’s resigned her seat in the Rhode Island General Assembly and that she’s no longer a candidate for reelection in District 8.

Cano said she is pursuing a new career opportunity. She announced her immediate resignation in a letter to Senate President Dominick Ruggerio and Secretary of State Gregg Amore.

“I write today with a mix joy and sadness: joy at the opportunity to serve in a new capacity in a field about which I have long been passionate, and sadness that pursuing this opportunity requires my departure from the Senate,” Cano wrote.

Cano did not give any details about her new job, saying she’d share more in the weeks ahead.

“Representing the people of Pawtucket in the Senate has been the honor of my lifetime. I hope and believe that I was able to bring about impactful change through my service, and I look forward to continuing to contribute to building stronger communities in new ways in the future,” she said.

In a statement, Ruggerio thanked Cano for her service.

“Senator Sandra Cano has been a valued member of my leadership team. She has earned the respect of all her colleagues through her wisdom, tenacity, and passion. The indefatigable advocacy she brought to the Senate has made an extraordinary impact that will benefit Rhode Islanders for generations to come,” he said.

Cano's opponent in the general election was independent Cathyann Palocsik. The Democratic Party can pick a replacement nominee.

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