Published on: Jun 1, 2023 Congressman David Cicilline (D, RI-1) has formally resigned his position in Congress to take a job as CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation.   Governor Dan McKee today issued an official writ of election declaring a special election for Rhode Island’s first congressional district seat vacated by Congressman David Cicilline. “I want to thank Congressman Cicilline for his 12 years of dedication and service representing the people of Rhode Island in Washington, D.C. His hard work … Continue reading #20 Newport Buzz Top Stories of 2023: Congressman David Cicilline formally resigns from Congress