Even though the 1st District has a large Democratic leaning, Doherty has been competitive in polls because of Cicilline's unpopularity and controversies from his time as Mayor of Providence.
The Inaugural Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety was Colonel Brendan Doherty.
Pete Doherty | Brendan Behan | Brendan Fraser | Brendan Perry | Brendan Byrne | John Doherty | Brendan O'Carroll | Brendan Benson | Shannen Doherty | Ken Doherty | Brendan Coyle | Brendan Bowyer | Jim O'Doherty | Brendan Joyce | Pearse Doherty | Pat Doherty | Laurence Doherty | Edward P. Doherty | Eddie Doherty | Denny Doherty | David Brendan Hopes | Brendan Steele | Brendan Shine | Brendan Shanahan | Brendan O'Leary | Brendan Nelson | Brendan Keyes | Brendan I. Koerner | Brendan Grace | Brendan Gleeson |