Independent candidate Ken Block says the flood of attack mailers by the Democratic party are illegal campaign contributions.

Rhode Island voters will decide on a $120 million housing bond, known as "Question 2," on the Nov. 3 ballot. Housing affordability is a top concern for voters, with a recent report showing more households are strained by housing costs than ever before.

Voters in Rhode Island and Massachusetts have a few more days to turn in their ballots if they want to do so ahead of Election Day.

With just a week to go until the election, 12 News asked the three major candidates what immediate steps they would take if elected.

Rhode Island voters are casting ballots for governor, US Senate and the state’s two US House seats. Democrats are favored to win all four contests, according to ratings from the Cook Political Report.

Highlights from Tuesday night's 12 News debate with Foulkes, Block and Guckian; plus, one-on-one with the Massachusetts governor.

Democrats could gain control of multiple New England state legislatures and governorships, potentially turning the region into a near one-party stronghold.

Democrat Helena Foulkes, Republican Aaron Guckian and independent Ken Block took the stage at Rhode Island College for a live debate hosted by 12 News. Debate moderators Tim White and Ted Nesi joined Kim Kalunian on this episode of Behind the Story to breakdown the highlights and preparation that went into the debate.

Former President Obama endorsed Helena Foulkes for Rhode Island governor, citing her support for the Affordable Care Act.