Jason Knight

Candidate for AG of RI. Father, husband, Navy submarine veteran, criminal defense lawyer, and former state prosecutor.

[Jason Knight @JasonKnightRI]

I'm running to be Attorney General. Here's why I'm the best candidate for the job:
https://t.co/kvtF8KICzG

[Jason Knight @JasonKnightRI]

I enjoyed speaking with the North Providence Democrats about why I'm the most qualified candidate for Attorney General. Appreciated the committee's questions, especially around protecting our seniors from increasingly sophisticated scams -- and I'm grateful for the kind words from legislative colleagues in the room.

[Jason Knight @JasonKnightRI]

Great to discuss the state of the race with Dan Yorke this afternoon on WPRO. Check out our conversation here: https://t.co/AWqXWHjrzu

[Jason Knight @JasonKnightRI]

Congratulations Rebecca! She will be a great magistrate.

[Edward Fitzpatrick @FitzProv]

.@USDC_RI names new magistrate judge. Rebecca Aitchison now works as an assistant federal defender and was a trial lawyer for the R.I. Public Defender’s Office. She will replace Patricia Sullivan.
https://t.co/KtxogrF20I via @BostonGlobe

[Jason Knight @JasonKnightRI]

I was deeply moved by the Boots on the Ground memorial, coordinated by @OSDRI_Vets at Fort Adams this weekend. Many of the fallen went into the service straight out of high school, and they never got to come home again. Today we honor those who sacrificed their lives in service of this country. May their memory be a blessing.

[Jason Knight @JasonKnightRI]

I enjoyed getting out to Little Compton this morning for a johnnycake breakfast with the LC Democrats. Good conversations and quite the buffet!

[Jason Knight @JasonKnightRI]

Really enjoyed sitting down with Steve Ahlquist this week to talk about my campaign for Attorney General. We dove deep into criminal justice, government transparency, consumer protection, public safety, and defending Rhode Island against federal overreach. Read it here: https://t.co/DQM3gBeiAN

[Jason Knight @JasonKnightRI]

Really enjoyed speaking with @BillBartholomew on the Bartholomewtown podcast about why I'm the best candidate to be Rhode Island's next Attorney General. Take a listen here: https://t.co/ABrwwqBsqT

[Bill Bartholomew @BillBartholomew]

NEW: @JasonKnightRI is running for Attorney General: https://t.co/X23kMYnKJ7

[Jason Knight @JasonKnightRI]

Here's what the next Attorney General needs to know:

Political courage takes time and experience to develop.

That's why it's not enough for the Attorney General just to be a great lawyer, and it's why I'm the best candidate for the job.

[Jason Knight @JasonKnightRI]

Beautiful morning for a drive out to Coventry to break bread with the local Democrats the at Olde Theatre Diner. Good to see Sen. Raptakis, the Secretary of State & Congressman Magaziner as well as meeting several local elected officials. Really appreciate the warm welcome from Chair Maggie Florio.

[Jason Knight @JasonKnightRI]

Happy to address my hometown democratic committee recently at the beautiful Barrington Public Library. I really appreciate the thoughtful questions and considerations that the members shared. So grateful for the partnership we've built over the last decade that I've represented District 67 and look forward to continuing it.

[Jason Knight @JasonKnightRI]

Great to be with the East Providence Dems recently to talk about my vision for serving RI as AG. Many folks in that room are strong allies of the issues I've worked on during my time in the legislature: a testament to the coalition-building it takes to achieve meaningful change.

[Ian Donnis @IanDonnis]

#breaking House speaker @CBlazejewski’s first major move: Create a Rhode Island inspector general https://t.co/cjDoIL4NwY

[Jason Knight @JasonKnightRI]

I enjoyed addressing the Pawtucket Democrats this evening in their statewide candidate forum at the German-American Hall. It's a great exercise in democracy to gather so many candidates in the same space for voters to be able to hear (and question) differing visions for the office & the future.

[Jason Knight @JasonKnightRI]

Recently had the opportunity to catch up with folks in Jamestown at a beautiful May garden party, complete with a delicious spread and a very good dog. Thanks to the generous hosts for bringing the community together.

[Jason Knight @JasonKnightRI]

Remembering my mom today and reflecting on the values she instilled in me. Happy Mother's Day.

[Jason Knight @JasonKnightRI]

My colleague @RepJoeSolomon and I presented House citations to committee Chair Lew Pryeor and Pierre Leveillee in recognition and appreciation of their work to support and advocate for the homeless community in Providence.

[Jason Knight @JasonKnightRI]

Great to get out and speak with the Glocester Democrats last week. Our lively discussion touched on housing, cost of living, cannabis, the scope of the AG's power to act, and the task ahead for the next Attorney General. I deeply appreciated the dialogue with this tenacious bunch.

[Jason Knight @JasonKnightRI]

It was great to meet fellow veteran & NK town council candidate Vanessa Mascaro.

[Jason Knight @JasonKnightRI]

Extraordinarily grateful to Donna & Kitty for opening their beautiful Wickford home for coffee and Allie's Donuts with such a thoughtful and engaged group of neighbors. We discussed the Quonset sludge plant debacle and the part it plays in a larger conversation about public input, regulation of quasi-public entities, and the AG's role as watchdog.