Kimberly Ahern
Democratic · RI
Kim Ahern was a state prosecutor for nine years, a senior aide to Governors Raimondo and McKee, and the first chair of the Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission from 2023 to 2025. She focuses on prosecuting violent crime and defending residents' rights against unlawful federal actions.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 4 records
Received Gov. Dan McKee's endorsement for attorney general in the November 2026 general election, after the September primary.
September 21, 2026
Source: rhodeislandcurrent.com
Received GoLocal Prov's editorial endorsement in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island attorney general. The editors cited her more than 1,000 prosecutions and her management experience.
September 9, 2026
Source: golocalprov.com
As the inaugural chair of the Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission (2023-2025), Ahern led development of the state's first adult-use cannabis regulations, launched its Social Equity Applicant Certification process, and opened the first adult-use retail license application period.
October 21, 2025
Source: rhodeislandcurrent.com
Submitted Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission testimony to the General Assembly opposing fragmented cannabis enforcement responsibilities in H6056.
April 8, 2025
Source: rilegislature.gov
Past races Kimberly Ahern ran in:
- Attorney General · November 3, 2026 · Rhode Island
- Attorney General · September 9, 2026 · Rhode Island