Morales wins Providence mayoral race

By: Alexander Castro

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 347

Last Updated: 5 days, 20 hours ago

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David Morales will be the next mayor of Providence after defeating his Republican challenger in Tuesday’s general election.

Morales received 81% of the vote to Talan’s 17%, according to unofficial results from the Rhode Island Board of Elections as of 8:34 p.m. The Associated Press called the race two minutes earlier.

Morales’ victory over Republican Dave Talan furthers the political shift which began with the 28-year-old Democratic candidate’s victory over incumbent Mayor …

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