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Woonsocket Mayor Christopher Beauchamp Endorses Kim Ahern for Attorney General

Press Release

Beauchamp becomes the second mayor to endorse in the AG’s race, following Johnston Mayor Polisena’s endorsement of Ahern last week

April 14, 2026 (PROVIDENCE, RI) — Woonsocket Mayor Christopher Beauchamp today announced that he is endorsing Kim Ahern for Rhode Island Attorney General. Mayor Beauchamp’s endorsement today comes on the heels of last week’s endorsement from Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena, Jr.

“Throughout Kim’s many years in state government, she has shown time and time again that she listens to the concerns of our cities and towns and is a fierce advocate for our community,” said Mayor Christopher Beauchamp. “From working with municipal police departments in the AG’s office to partnering with us on affordable housing in the Governor’s office, Kim has consistently fought for our priorities, and I know she will bring that same partnership and fighting spirit as our next Attorney General.”

“I have gotten to know Mayor Beauchamp well over the past few years, and he is a true public servant,” said Kim Ahern. “He is a leader who always goes above and beyond for his community, and he has delivered results for the people of Woonsocket. I’m honored to have his endorsement in this race, and I look forward to our continued partnership over the next four years.”

Mayor Beauchamp joins a growing list of people and organizations who have endorsed Kim Ahern’s campaign for Attorney General, including:

    • Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena, Jr.
    • Johnston Town Democratic Committee
    • Former Governor and DNC Chair Howard Dean
    • United Nurses and Allied Professionals (UNAP)
    • Vote Mama PAC
    • Victory Fund
    • LPAC

Kim Ahern has served as Special Assistant Attorney General under Rhode Island’s past three attorneys general, where she prosecuted over 1,000 cases and brought justice to hundreds of victims. She also served as legal counsel to the past two governors and as the state’s first Chair of the Cannabis Control Commission. Kim lives in Providence with her wife Jenna and their three daughters.

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