State Treasurer Candidate Says Don't Give Him Money Or Volunteer

NARRAGANSETT, RI — A Republican candidate for state treasurer is trying an unusual strategy to get voters' attention. Nominee and Narragansett businessman Michael Riley told his supporters to not volunteer or give any money to his election campaign.

Riley in a statement to his supporters Wednesday said he’s “facing an obvious uphill battle” in his race against incumbent Democratic Treasurer Seth Magaziner. He added that donations would not change what the “the likely inevitable outcome.”

“Please do not contribute your hard-earned money as my chances are very slim,” Riley told the Associated Press.

Riley said the only thing associated with his campaign that will stay up is his website. He asked that people vote in their own best interests.

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