Instead of running for Congress, Allen Waters launches Providence mayoral bid as an independent

By: Alexander Castro

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: February 12, 2026

Words: 1,439

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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A new video from Allen Waters has officially launched his fifth election campaign in seven years. This time around, he’s running not as a Democrat or Republican, but as an independent.

And instead of a congressional bid, the frequent and familiar face in Rhode Island elections has entered Providence’s mayoral race.

But that’s not all. Unlike in past years when Waters granted few interviews and even skipped candidate debates, he’s brought on a campaign manager, …

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