Cindy Coyne
Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Democratic Lieutenant Governor nominee?
$74.5K
SEP 10, 2026Primary Election
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$74.5KSEP 10, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFormer State Senator
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age64 years old (Nov 8, 1961)
GenderFemale
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LocationRhode Island
BackgroundPolitician
EducationUniversity of Rhode Island (attended; athletic scholarship for swimming)
Notable personal detailsCynthia Armour “Cindy” Coyne is an American politician and retired Rhode Island State Police officer running for lieutenant governor of Rhode Island. She served as a Democratic member of the Rhode Island Senate (District 32) from 2014 to 2023 and chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee. Before the Senate, she served on the Barrington Town Council and worked more than 20 years with the Rhode Island State Police, rising to the rank of lieutenant.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Coyne emphasizes affordability, support for small businesses, and government efficiency. She supports a state caregiver tax credit and says she wants to help make Rhode Island more affordable for people to live and work in.
Healthcare
Cindy Coyne’s documented healthcare work centers on expanding access and reducing costs. Her legislative record includes bills to expand insurance coverage for breast cancer screening, support telemedicine coverage, and increase transparency and cost control for prescription drugs. Her current campaign priorities also frame healthcare as an affordability issue and emphasize care for seniors and caregivers.
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Immigration & Border
Coyne opposed allowing local and state police to collaborate with immigration officials under 287(g) agreements. She has also been described as opposing Trump-era ICE while supporting the need for immigration enforcement.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Cindy Coyne voted for Rhode Island’s Reproductive Privacy Act, which codified abortion rights in state law. She also sponsored legislation to expand abortion coverage for people on Medicaid and state health plans.
Climate & Energy
Cindy Coyne’s public platform emphasizes climate resilience, including flood-risk reduction and preparing Rhode Island for natural hazards. Her legislative record also includes support for renewable-energy growth, clean-energy security, and green-jobs measures.
Public Safety & Guns
Cindy Coyne has backed major gun-violence prevention measures in Rhode Island, including limits on high-capacity magazines, background-check requirements, and restrictions on assault weapons and school firearms possession. Her public statements frame these as common-sense gun safety steps intended to prevent mass shootings and other tragedies.
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