Candidate · Attorney General

Kimberly Renee Ahern

What this job does: The state's chief law enforcement officer: enforces state laws, prosecutes felony cases, and is the lawyer for state agencies. Limited to two four-year terms in a row.

Democratic · listed 2 of 2 on the Rhode Island Department of State's list · on the ballot as "KIMBERLY RENEE AHERN"

Occupation: Lawyer; former chair of the Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission
Lives in: Providence

Background

Special assistant attorney general 2010 to 2019 under Attorneys General Lynch, Kilmartin and Neronha. source: whatsupnewp.com
Chaired the Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission; stepped down in October 2025. source: whatsupnewp.com
Graduated from Providence College and Roger Williams University School of Law; clerked for Justice Maureen McKenna Goldberg of the Rhode Island Supreme Court. source: whatsupnewp.com
Won the September 9, 2026 Democratic primary with 36.21% of the vote. source: whatsupnewp.com

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