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Gabriel
Felix Kofi Amo

Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District; state's first Black congressman since 2023

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endorsements
5
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Opponents Kellie Eleanor Keenan R+ 1 more Compare race →

Background

Gabriel Felix Kofi Amo is a Democratic U.S. Representative for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District, having been elected in a special election on November 7, 2023, and sworn in on November 13, 2023. He is notable as Rhode Island's first Black congressman. 17

Before entering Congress, Amo built a career in public service and Democratic politics. He worked in the Obama White House Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs, served as Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo's Director of Public Engagement and Community Affairs, contributed to Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign and transition, and then served as deputy director of the Biden White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and as a special assistant to the president. 1015

Amo is a native of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. He attended Moses Brown School, earned a B.A. in political science from Wheaton College, and studied at the University of Oxford on a Marshall Scholarship. 1015

Amo is running as the incumbent Democratic candidate for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District in the November 2026 general election. 15

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 1, Rhode Island
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District
Website
amo.house.gov(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 7
    news
    WPRI interviews Amo as part of its 2026 candidate series for RI-01

    WPRI conducted a candidate interview with Amo as part of its series covering key local races, discussing why Rhode Islanders should vote for him. The race for Rhode Island's 1st District general election on November 3 includes Republican Kellie Keenan and independent Pedro Soares De Souza.

    Meet the candidates: Gabe Amo for RI Congress · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 3
    news
    Amo honors Rhode Island veterans at third annual Resource Fair and BBQ

    Amo held his third annual Veterans Resource Fair and BBQ to honor Rhode Island veterans and connect them with resources.

    Amo Honors Rhode Island Veterans at Third Annual Resource Fair and BBQ · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 2
    news
    RI delegation, including Amo, announces $9.1 million in federal public-safety funding

    Amo and the rest of Rhode Island's congressional delegation announced $9.1 million in federal grants to boost public safety and support local law enforcement, secured through federal appropriations.

    RI Delegation Announces $9.1 Million to Boost Public Safety ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 1
    news
    Amo opens second Blue Economy tour at REGENT Craft's new North Kingstown factory

    Amo launched a second statewide Blue Economy tour with a visit to REGENT Craft's new North Kingstown factory, meeting workers, businesses, researchers, educators, and nonprofits. He emphasized job creation, new technology, and local manufacturing.

    Amo opens second Blue Economy tour at REGENT's new North Kingstown factory - What's Up Newp · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 1
    news
    Reed, Whitehouse & Amo welcome $1 million for Tiverton water system PFAS improvements

    Amo joined Rhode Island's congressional delegation in welcoming $1 million in federal funding for Tiverton's water system to address PFAS contamination.

    Reed, Whitehouse & Amo Welcome $1 Million for Tiverton Water ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Aug 28
    filing
    Amo pre-primary FEC filing discloses $216,800 raised, $100,900 spent, $1.9M cash on hand

    Amo's campaign committee's pre-primary FEC filing reported raising $216,800, spending $100,900, and holding $1.9 million cash on hand at the end of the reporting period.

    Press Release: Gabe Amo, Rhode Island Delegation Announce $9.1 Million for Public Safety and Law Enforcement | Stock News · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Lists Gabe Amo, RI-01 among its endorsed candidates for U.S. Congress in 2026; no announcement date shown. plannedparenthoodaction.org
  • Family Planning Action Network organization
    Lists Rep. Gabe Amo (RI-01) as an endorsed incumbent champion for 2026; no announcement date shown. fpactionnetwork.org
  • National Education Association Rhode Island (NEARI-PACE) union
    Lists U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo (District 1) among its federal general-election endorsements for 2026; no announcement date shown. neari.org
  • Population Connection Action Fund organization
    Lists Gabe Amo for Rhode Island on its 2026 endorsements page; no announcement date shown. populationconnectionaction.org
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    Endorsed Amo for reelection alongside Sen. Jack Reed and Rep. Seth Magaziner. afge.org · Sep 8, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.73M
Spent
$809K
Cash on hand
$1.85M

As of Aug 20, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4RI01265(opens in a new tab)

Sources 22

  1. [1] 2026 Endorsed Champions(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  2. [2] Election Information | NEARI(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  3. [3] 2026 Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorsed Candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] Press Release: Gabe Amo, Rhode Island Delegation Announce $9.1 Million for Public Safety and Law Enforcement | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  5. [5] Meet the candidates: Gabe Amo for RI Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  6. [6] Amo Honors Rhode Island Veterans at Third Annual Resource Fair and BBQ(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  7. [7] RI Delegation Announces $9.1 Million to Boost Public Safety ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  8. [8] Amo opens second Blue Economy tour at REGENT's new North Kingstown factory - What's Up Newp(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  9. [9] Reed, Whitehouse & Amo Welcome $1 Million for Tiverton Water ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  10. [10] 2026 Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  11. [11] Congressman Amo, Colleagues, Launch Report Detailing Policy ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  12. [12] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Three Rhode ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 8, 2026
  13. [13] Amo Statement on Amendment to Foreign Affairs ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 15, 2026
  14. [14] “May the Force Be With You!” Amo Secures Committee Passage of ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 26, 2026
  15. [15] Amo Statement on Passage of Landmark Bipartisan Housing ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 23, 2026
  16. [16] Amo Statement on Anniversary of January 6th Attack on U.S. Capitol ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 6, 2026
  17. [17] Amo Calls Out Republicans' Health Care Cost Crisis(opens in a new tab) Jan 1, 2026
  18. [18] Amo Statement on Shooting at Brown University(opens in a new tab) Dec 13, 2025
  19. [19] Amo Exposes Harmful Consequences of Republican Budget ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 13, 2025
  20. [20] Congressman Amo Statement on the 51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade(opens in a new tab) Jan 22, 2024
  21. [21] Amo Office is Open and Ready to Serve - Congressman Gabe Amo(opens in a new tab) Nov 16, 2023
  22. [22] About - Congressman Gabe Amo(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2021
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