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Mayor

Unofficial result: Advanced — David Morales (Nonpartisan)

Source: electionresults.ri.gov

Providence city, Rhode Island
My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

  • Proposing the city budget, in many cities
  • Picking who leads city departments, such as the police chief, in many cities
  • Signing or vetoing council bills, in many cities

Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,

Candidates:

Brett Smiley

Nonpartisan

Brett Smiley is a nonpartisan candidate for Mayor in the November 2026 general election.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 against, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for

David Morales

Advanced

Democratic

David Morales has represented Providence's Mount Pleasant, Valley, and Elmhurst neighborhoods in the Rhode Island House since 2021. He backs capping rent increases at 4%, requiring affordable units in new housing, and raising revenue from industrial polluters and corporate landlords.

Records: Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 3 for, Social Programs and Welfare 3 for, Government Spending Reduction 2 against,

Michael English

Nonpartisan

Michael English is a nonpartisan candidate for Mayor in the November 2026 general election.

Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for

Sources: rhodeislandcurrent.com · electionresults.ri.gov · wpri.com