Responding to accusations that he failed to file a notice of organization, Laufton Ascencao, candidate for State Representative (District 68), provided a scanned copy of his completed form. “I …
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Responding to accusations that he failed to file a notice of organization, Laufton Ascencao, candidate for State Representative (District 68), provided a scanned copy of his completed form. “I filed my paperwork and announced my run that day. It’s impossible to open a campaign bank account in Rhode Island without one. I have sent mailers out since supporting my candidacy but that’s legal and an obvious piece of any successful campaign.”
The accusation was made by Rep. Kenneth Marshall (D-68) in his response to a complaint filed with the Rhode Island Board of Elections alleging he improperly used campaign funds.
The complaint was filed by Nathan Carpenter, Secretary of the Progressive Democrats of Rhode Island, on behalf of that organization.
“I’m not in law enforcement so I don’t know if Marshall broke the law," said Ascencao. "I do know that if he is telling the truth, and spending over $15,000 on drinks, cigars, and trips to luxury resorts from your campaign fund is all part of the job of being State Representative, then we have an even bigger problem in this state. We desperately need to change the culture at the State House and that’s why I support reforms like the line item veto, term limits for all elected officials, and most importantly frequent audits of campaign spending. When decisions are made in back rooms and at fundraisers the only people who benefit are lobbyists and those who can afford them.”