
Jim Palmisciano
Independent
Jim Palmisciano's Profile
Jim Palmisciano, a graduate of Bishop Hendricken High School and Providence College, serves as the chair of the Rhode Island Forward Party. Initially a Republican, he joined the Serve America Movement in 2022 and subsequently embraced the emerging third party to promote political cooperation and compromise. Jim is a passionate advocate for ranked-choice voting, an instant run-off voting system that ranks candidates by preference. He is currently working to introduce ranked-choice voting as a ballot initiative in Rhode Island. In 2024, Jim is running to serve as a member of the Richmond Town Council. As an experienced elected member in 2020, Jim hopes to bring his community together and shed light on third parties. Overall, Jim serves as a prominent leader within the Forward Party, fighting for a future that values consensus over division.