On the Democratic side, the Progressive Political Cooperative -- whose policy platform includes calling for a tax hike on individuals making more than $467,700 each year (the top 1%) and increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour as Massachusetts and Connecticut have already done -- notched some big upsets.
Senate Finance Chair William Conley was soundly defeated by Cynthia Mendes in the District 18 Democratic primary in East Providence and Pawtucket, after Conley represented Marshall Development in their plan to turn the former Metacomet Golf Club into mixed-use development — which faced stiff opposition from neighbors.
In Providence, Progressive Tiara Mack unseated Senator Harold Metts in District 6 — a seat he had held since 2004.