Joe Solomon Jr.
Democratic candidate for Attorney General in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Democratic Attorney General nominee?
$20.4K
SEP 10, 2026Primary Election
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$20.4KSEP 10, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleState Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyConservative Democrat
Age43 years old (Sep 4, 1983)
GenderMale
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LocationRhode Island
BackgroundAttorney
EducationBishop Hendricken High School (2001)
Notable personal detailsJoseph J. Solomon Jr. is an attorney and Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 22 (Warwick) since January 2015. He is chair of the House Corporations Committee and has served on additional House committees. Solomon has practiced law and is licensed in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia. In 2026, he filed as a Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Attorney General.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Joe Solomon Jr. has supported making Rhode Island’s banking tax structure more competitive with other states by allowing financial institutions to use a single sales factor method for corporate income tax calculations. His stated rationale is to improve fairness, competitiveness, and help keep jobs in Rhode Island.
Healthcare
Joe Solomon Jr. has emphasized holding insurance companies accountable when they put profits ahead of patients and has tied his campaign to rising healthcare costs affecting working families. He has also backed state laws expanding abortion coverage through Medicaid and state employee health plans, and protections for reproductive and gender-affirming care providers.
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Immigration & Border
Joe Solomon Jr. has emphasized holding federal immigration enforcement accountable in Rhode Island, including saying unlawful detentions, excessive force, and other illegal conduct by ICE should be pursued. His public comments frame the issue around civil rights, state sovereignty, and legal limits on federal action rather than broad immigration crackdowns.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Joe Solomon Jr. voted for Rhode Island’s Equality in Abortion Coverage Act, which expanded abortion coverage in state Medicaid and employee health plans. That record supports abortion access and reproductive health coverage, though the available evidence here is limited to a legislative vote rather than a broader stated platform.
Climate & Energy
Joe Solomon Jr. has a documented record of supporting renewable energy legislation in the Rhode Island House, including voting for a renewable energy projects bill. His campaign also emphasizes holding public utility companies accountable to consumers and supporting clean nuclear power purchases to reduce electricity costs.
Public Safety & Guns
Joe Solomon Jr. has supported gun-related measures that make carrying firearms more permissive, including a bill to make out-of-state concealed carry permits valid in Rhode Island. He has also been associated with a proposal to exempt firearm safety equipment and storage devices from sales tax, which points to a safety-oriented but not clearly restriction-focused approach. His public campaign materials emphasize keeping communities safe and taking tough calls on crime, but they do not spell out a detailed gun-policy platform.
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