Politician/Albert Cross

Albert W. Cross (born January 1, 1997) Is an American politician, who is serving as the United States Senator from Rhode Island, he is the former United States Representative from Rhode Island's 1st congressional district ,and is a former City councilman and State Senator.

Early Life, Education, and Career
Albert Cross was born to a family of Irish immigrants, his father was a dock worker from the late 80's to the mid-2000s, his mother was a 'stay-at-home mom' for the majority of Cross's childhood. His childhood was surrounded by many moves throughout Providence county, and when he was 12 they settled in Alchester City.

In 2015 He graduated from New Providence Highschool and did not attend college. He started a career as a reporter for the Alchester City News and reported much on city politics, where he would soon find his interest in politics.

City Council Election
In early 2016, Albert announced his candidacy for the Alchester City Council, where he had little support. He campaigned on a higher minimum wage and lower taxes, which would get him both Democratic and Republican voters. He ran unopposed in the Primary, and went up against Republican, Danielia Lozano, and would go onto win the election with 55.9% of the vote. He would go on to win re-election to a second term in 2019.

State House Tenure and Election
In 2020, he announced his election for the Rhode Island State Senate, from district 5 as Incumbent Emiliano Nava was retiring. He ran unopposed in the primary and ran against the republican Luca Espinosa. He was re-elected in 2024 and retired in 2028 to run for the U.S House of Representatives

United States House of Representatives Tenure and Election
In 2028 he announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives from District 1, with the incumbent Leila Cornell retiring. He ran against Florence Weber in the primary and won with 61.7% of the vote

United States Senate election and tenure
In 2038 he announced his candidacy for United States Senate, as Columbia Carcia was retiring, he ran against Barry Kretschmann, Anna McNamara, and Biff Anthes. See Main article:Election/2038 Senate election in Rhode Island (Albert Cross)