Sandra Cano
Sandra Cano | |
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Member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 8th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office April 12, 2018 | |
Preceded by | James Doyle II |
Personal details | |
Born | 1983 (age 40–41) Medellín, Colombia |
Political party | Democratic |
Domestic partner | James Diossa |
Children | 2 |
Education | Bryant University (BA) University of Rhode Island (MPA) |
Sandra C. Cano (born 1983) is an American politician from the state of Rhode Island. She serves in the Rhode Island Senate, representing District 8. Cano is a member of the Democratic Party.
Early life
Cano was born in Medellín, Colombia. In 2000, at the age of 16,[1] she moved with her family to the United States.[2] She graduated from Bryant University, the University of Rhode Island's graduate program in public administration, and Harvard University's Executive Leadership Program.[3]
Career
Cano served as an at-large city councilwoman for Pawtucket, Rhode Island after serving on the city's school board. She won a special election on April 3, 2018, to succeed James Doyle II in the Rhode Island Senate.[4] On January 12, 2021, Cano was appointed chairperson of the Senate Committee on Education for the 2021-2022 session.[5]
On March 20, 2023, Cano declared her candidacy to represent Rhode Island's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives in the 2023 special election.[6]
Personal life
Cano's fiance, James Diossa, is the general treasurer of Rhode Island. They have two children together.[7]
References
- ^ Miller, G. Wayne. "9 things to know about R.I. Sen.-elect Sandra Cano's politics, policies | Video, audio". providencejournal.com. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
- ^ "State of Rhode Island General Assembly". State of Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
- ^ "Cano takes Senate 8 seat with special election win". The Valley Breeze. March 4, 2018. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ^ Mark Reynolds. "Sandra Cano wins Pawtucket special election for state Senate - News - providencejournal.com - Providence, RI". providencejournal.com. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ^ "Sen. Cano appointed chairperson of Senate Education Committee". Sen. Cano appointed chairperson of Senate Education Committee. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
- ^ "Pawtucket state Sen. Sandra Cano announces run for Congress". Providencejournal.com. March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ Fenton, Josh. "Diossa Announces Run for RI General Treasurer". GoLocalProv.
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