DGA Congratulates Gina Raimondo on Her Win for Governor of Rhode Island

WASHINGTON, DC – Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin, Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, tonight issued the following statement on the election of Gina Raimondo:

“On behalf of our Democratic governors, I’d like to congratulate Governor-elect Raimondo on her historic victory in Rhode Island tonight. As Governor, you can expect Gina Raimondo to think big and get things done, because that’s what she’s done her entire life. She’ll take on the status quo in order to do what’s right for middle-class families, from promoting innovative job-creation strategies to expanding educational opportunities. We know Governor-elect Raimondo is anxious to get to work for the people of Rhode Island.”