Jorge Porras
Independent · RI
Jorge Porras, an immigrant from Bolivia, is a retired Toyota business development worker and former Walmart store manager who founded the JK Soccer Academy. He has called for better school transportation, more after-school programs and support for immigrant families.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 4 records
Got 18.0% of the vote (1,193 votes) in the Providence School Board District 3 election, placing third; Heidi Silverio won with 45.3%.
November 5, 2024
Source: ri.gov
Reported in the city's 2024 school board candidate profiles that he founded JK Soccer Academy, coached youth soccer in South County for 32 years, and volunteered with the International Institute.
October 23, 2024
Source: providenceri.gov
Ran as a Republican for Providence City Council Ward 6 and got 23.7% of the vote (363 votes); Democrat Miguel Sanchez won with 76.0%.
November 8, 2022
Source: ri.gov
Ran as an independent for Rhode Island House District 6 and got 21.9% of the vote (1,147 votes); Democratic incumbent Raymond Hull won with 77.3%.
November 3, 2020
Source: ri.gov
Past race Jorge Porras ran in:
- City Council Member Ward 6 · November 3, 2026 · Providence city, Rhode Island