Alan Gordon
Republican · RI
Alan Gordon holds a law degree from England's University of Buckingham and works as a legal adviser to church groups; he is not a member of the Rhode Island bar. He focuses on fighting public corruption and protecting constitutional rights.
Where Alan Gordon stands, based on their records
Supports
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 1 support
Was a plaintiff in Armstrong v. Jewell, a federal case seeking to conduct sacramental cannabis ceremonies at Roger Williams National Memorial; the U.S. District Court for Rhode Island granted the government's motion to dismiss on December 7, 2015.
December 7, 2015Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: govinfo.gov
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Spoke at the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island attorney general forum on August 5, 2026, at the Dwares Jewish Community Center in Providence. Joined Kim Ahern, Keith Hoffmann and Jason Knight in a discussion of antisemitism, hate crime reporting, police surveillance cameras and election security. Expressed support for police use of Flock license plate cameras to track suspects. Organizers barred direct exchanges among candidates to keep the discussion civil.
August 5, 2026
Source: rhodeislandcurrent.com
Lost a federal lawsuit he and Anne Armstrong filed in 2024 against state and federal officials over past cannabis arrests. The judge dismissed most claims as filed too late. The ruling noted his 2016 state charges were dismissed in 2018 and his 2015 federal citations were dismissed in 2024.
February 25, 2025
Source: govinfo.gov
On May 17, 2017, the U.S. District Court for Rhode Island dismissed Alan Gordon's federal lawsuit seeking to halt state criminal proceedings and recover seized property.
May 17, 2017
Source: govinfo.gov
Past races Alan Gordon ran in:
- Attorney General · November 3, 2026 · Rhode Island
- Attorney General · September 9, 2026 · Rhode Island