The Block Island Times interviewed the two Democratic candidates running in the primary for the District 37 Senate seat, which represents Block Island and South Kingstown. The primary will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 8, with voting at the Block Island School between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Interviews conducted and edited by Lars Trodson.
Maggie Kain
Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself
A: I grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and went to Ohio University and graduated with a degree in history. I spent summers in Rhode Island and worked in numerous boutiques and restaurants in South Kingstown and Narragansett. I became interested in politics during the 2016 election. I worked for the Bernie Sanders campaign and was a delegate in 2016. I don’t expect everyone to be involved in national or local politics, but I hope people understand how important it is to vote. People can create their own space in the political sphere, particularly in Rhode Island, which is closed off and insular.
Four years ago I bought my first house and I live in East Matunuck. I work at Crazy Burger.
Q. In your campaign video, you say that one of the reasons
