Higher Heights for America PAC Endorses Sabina Matos for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Higher Heights for America PAC, a political action committee dedicated to electing more Black women to office, today endorsed Lt. Governor Sabina Matos for Congress in the special election for Rhode Island’s 1st District.
“Higher Heights PAC is proud to endorse Sabina Matos for U.S. Congress. Sabina is a remarkable leader whose dedication to public service and commitment to advancing equity and inclusion make her the ideal candidate. Matos’ impressive track record in the nonprofit sector, her exemplary service on the Providence City Council, and her historic achievements as the first Black woman to hold statewide office in New England and the first Dominican American elected statewide in the United States demonstrate her unwavering passion for uplifting communities and creating positive change. I am confident that Matos’s leadership, integrity, and vision will make her an invaluable asset in shaping a brighter future for Rhode Island and beyond,” said Glynda Carr, President and CEO of Higher Heights for America PAC.
“I’m so proud to be part of Higher Heights’ effort to elect more Black women to office up and down the ballot. With our reproductive rights under attack, our democracy at risk, and guns in our schools, their mission is more critical than ever. I’ve led on the issues facing Rhode Island families for more than a decade and I’m ready to put my experience to work for our state in Congress,” said Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, candidate for Congress. “With Higher Heights’ support, we’re continuing to build a broad coalition that has the strength to win this election.”
In June, Matos’ campaign released a memo detailing the findings of a new poll that shows Lt. Governor Matos with a commanding, double-digit lead in the special primary election. Matos leads the crowded field with 22% of the vote, besting nearest competitor Aaron Regunburg who polls second with 9% support. Last month, former RI-01 candidate Nick Autiello’s campaign also released the findings of a poll that shows Matos leading Regunberg 20-12 on the initial ballot and 22-13 on the final ballot, after hearing messages from the candidates.
Sabina Matos continues to have strong momentum in the special election for Rhode Island’s First District. Matos has earned key support from organized labor – the Laborers, the Building and Construction Trades Council, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 51, Iron Workers Local 37, Painters District Council 11, Bricklayers Local 3, and Transportation Workers Union Local 2054. She has also earned endorsements from key groups, including EMILYs List, Elect Democratic Women, Congressional Hispanic Caucus BOLD PAC, Latino Victory Fund, New Dem Action Fund, Defend the Vote, Save Democracy PAC, PODER PAC, Vote Mama PAC, and Her Bold Move – as well as dozens of local leaders, including Myrth York and former Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts.
