Sandra Cano

Sandra C. Cano (b. 1983) is an American politician from the state of Rhode Island. She serves in the Rhode Island Senate, representing District 8. Cano is a member of the Democratic Party.

For the court case with a "Sandra Cano" as plaintiff, see Doe v. Bolton.

Cano was born in Medellin, Colombia. In 2000, at the age of 16,[1] she moved with her family to the US.[2] She graduated from Bryant University, the University of Rhode Island's graduate program in public administration, and Harvard University's Executive Leadership Program.[3] She served as an at-large city councilwoman for Pawtucket, Rhode Island after serving on the city's school board. She won a special election on April 3, 2018, to succeed James Doyle II in the Rhode Island Senate.[4]

On January 12, 2021, Cano was appointed chairperson of the Senate Committee on Education for the 2021-2022 session.[5]

References
  1. Miller, G. Wayne. "9 things to know about R.I. Sen.-elect Sandra Cano's politics, policies | Video, audio". providencejournal.com. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
  2. "State of Rhode Island General Assembly". State of Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
  3. "Cano takes Senate 8 seat with special election win". The Valley Breeze. March 4, 2018. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  4. Mark Reynolds. "Sandra Cano wins Pawtucket special election for state Senate - News - providencejournal.com - Providence, RI". providencejournal.com. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  5. "Sen. Cano appointed chairperson of Senate Education Committee". Sen. Cano appointed chairperson of Senate Education Committee. Retrieved January 17, 2021.


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