Kim Ahern holds the leading position in Rhode Island’s September 9 Democratic primary for attorney general, an open-seat contest following term limits on incumbent Peter Neronha. Recent polls from Salve Regina University and Emerson College show Ahern at 23-24 percent among likely Democratic primary voters, ahead of Keith Hoffmann at 18 percent, Joseph Solomon Jr. at 14 percent, and Jason Knight at 9 percent, with over a third undecided. Neronha’s endorsement of Hoffmann has drawn attention, though Ahern’s advertising has highlighted prior praise from the outgoing attorney general. Rising television ad spending by the top contenders, a mid-August debate, and the start of early voting have sharpened focus on name recognition and turnout in the four-way race. Trader consensus reflects Ahern’s consistent polling edge while leaving room for shifts from undecided voters before primary day.