Senator Sandra Cano Resigns from Rhode Island Senate for New Role

Cano steps down amid speculation about a top position with the US Small Business Administration.

Sandra Cano has resigned from her Rhode Island Senate seat and withdrawn from the ballot to pursue a new job opportunity.
Cano's new role is rumored to be with the US Small Business Administration, though it has not been officially confirmed.
As a state senator, Cano focused on education, small business support, and minority-owned business advocacy.
The Rhode Island Democratic Party must name a replacement candidate for Cano by Friday to appear on the November ballot.
Cano, who moved to the US from Colombia in 2000, has served as a state senator since 2018 and previously ran for Congress in 2023.