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The Providence mayoral race is heating up, with Morales and Smiley trading attacks in a televised debate and on the air. Morales is leaning into housing and public safety proposals, while Smiley is highlighting crime and police-funding criticism. The Teachers Union endorsement gives Morales a notable boost, but the race still looks competitive. The debate and ad fight keep the race competitive and may reinforce the incumbent-vs-challenger split. Morales’s union endorsement and housing focus could help him, but the overall effect is still mixed.
Rhode Island renters with one full-time job needed to earn $33.95 hourly – or $70,617 annually – to afford a two-bedroom apartment, according to a new report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition.
Mayor Brett Smiley is seeking a second term leading Rhode Island’s largest city, but faces a spirited primary challenge from the left in former state Representative David Morales
The advertisement, titled "Turn Back," features footage of all terrain vehicles and motorcycles speeding and pulling wheelies on city streets.
The incumbent mayor just kicked off his TV advertising with an attack on his progressive challenger, David Morales.
A co-chair of Reclaim Rhode Island and host of The Dig podcast sees an opportunity for David Morales to do in Providence what Zohran Mamdani has done in New York City.
Rhode Island election filings show 62% of legislative seats are uncontested amid new political battles.
A cohort of young Millennial and Gen Z politicians have centered their campaigns this year on housing costs, and the divide is more generational than partisan.
The Providence Teachers Union announced Monday its members “overwhelmingly agreed” to endorse state Representative David Morales over incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley ahead of September’s Democratic primary.
Graham Platner’s wife has responded to reports about his alleged sexually explicit texts with several women.
Graham Platner’s wife has responded to reports about his alleged sexually explicit texts with several women.
Senator Quezada and Representative Diaz
Senator Quezada and Representative Diaz endorsed Brett Smiley for mayor.
City Council leaders
Providence City Council leaders endorsed David Morales in the Sept. 9 primary
Working Families Party
The Working Families Party endorsed a slate that includes David Morales for Providence mayor
Providence Teachers Union
The Providence Teachers Union endorsed David Morales for mayor of Providence
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