Spencer Dickinson

Spencer E. Dickinson (born November 7, 1943) is an American politician from South Kingstown and formerly served as a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives and candidate for Governor in the 2018 Rhode Island gubernatorial election.

State representative Dickinson was a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives between 1973 and 1980 and again from 2010 to 2014 in RI's 35th district, which encompasses the villages of Kingston and West Kingston, and parts of Tuckertown, Wakefield and Peace Dale. Dickinson, a veteran of the General Assembly who served from 1973 to 1980 was motivated to return to the General Assembly in 2010 after 30 years, because he believed the situation in the legislature resembled what existed in 1972 when he first ran, with little transparency or accountability.

2018 Rhode Island gubernatorial election Dickinson announced his candidacy for Governor of Rhode Island on October 4, 2017. In a statement, he stated that a major issue is the danger from climate change and rising sea levels, with a particular threat being a proposed fracked-gas power plant. He said the current governor seems to want to be on both sides of that issue, and added, "If you make me governor, there will be no fracked-gas power plant in Burrillville." Among other issues, he promised: a true resolution of 38 Studios; a review of pension management and restoring the Cost of Living Adjustment; a serious and detailed approach to bringing health care costs into line by developing a universal health care plan for Rhode Island, as well as advancing women's rights and fairness in the workplace.

2022 Congressional campaign Dickinson ran for Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district in the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island. He finished last in the primary, with 2.3% of the vote.