Attorney General candidates gather on stage at the Lincoln School in Providence. Photo: Eric Halvarson.
Sojourner House Hosts Attorney General Candidates at Lincoln School in Providence
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On Thursday July 16, four candidates running to be Rhode Island Attorney General visited the Lincoln School in Providence for a forum on their policies. Hosted by Sojourner House, the candidates spoke about ways they would lead the state’s legal team to enforce state law [...]

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El alcalde Brett Smiley se refirió al informe del Grupo de Trabajo sobre la Crisis de la Vivienda del Ayuntamiento, en el que se recomendaba la concesión de ayudas al alquiler. Foto: Eric Halvarson.
El presidente del Ayuntamiento suspende el Fondo RENT por las medidas de protección a los inquilinos; el alcalde califica la medida de «maniobra política»
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En medio de profundas divisiones entre la alcaldía y el pleno del Ayuntamiento en torno a la estabilización de los alquileres, un programa para ofrecer ayudas al alquiler a los inquilinos parecía ser un punto de acuerdo. Casi todos los concejales se mostraron a favor de la idea, pero surgieron nuevas tensiones en torno a ese programa este [...]

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Candidatos que se presentan a las elecciones disputadas para representar a Providence en la Cámara de Representantes del Estado. The Providence Eye no ha podido encontrar fotos de Peder Schaefer, William Connell y Kassielle Ramos.
¿Cuáles son los escaños de la Asamblea General de Providence que se disputan este año?
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Casi dos tercios de los legisladores de Rhode Island no tienen rival en las elecciones de este año, y lo mismo ocurre en la capital. En Providence, solo hay 10 escaños de la Asamblea General en liza. El presidente de la Cámara de Representantes, Chris Blazejewski, y la mitad de [...]

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From left to right: Moderator Lanre Ajakaiye, incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley, Democratic primary challenger Rep. David Morales, Independent candidate Allen Waters, and Republican candidate Dave Talan. Photo: Jake Mittleman.
Mayoral Candidates Lay Out Stances on Local Issues at Elmwood Community Center
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Four candidates running for Providence mayor faced residents at a packed Elmwood Community Center on June 24, addressing housing, pollution, education and more. The event was organized by a coalition of eight neighborhood associations and community groups: Elmwood Neighborhood Association, Elmwood & South Providence Crime [...]

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Here’s Who is Running for Providence City Council
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CORRECTION: [Updated June 26, 2:30 p.m.] An earlier version of this article failed to include the candidates running as independent for City Council. The Providence Eye regrets this error. Candidates running as independent will not be included on the primary ballot; however, they will be [...]

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Campaign signs for Goldman and Morales displayed in a yard. Photo: Eric Halvarson.
A Housing Policy Divided: How One Neighborhood Election is Already Reflecting PVD’s Rent Stabilization Debate
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The rent stabilization ordinance proposed by City Council in January 2026 has become a core issue in Providence’s upcoming mayoral election, highlighting disagreements among the Democratic party on how to address housing affordability through policy.  Incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley vetoed the ordinance after it passed [...]

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Photo: Lorie Shaull via Wikimedia.
Will Barriers to Voting in Providence Affect This Year’s Turnout?
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Over 50% of Providence voters showed up to polling places for the 2024 election, but half as many showed up for the last round of midterms in 2022. As voters register for this year’s midterms, voter turnout in Providence is shaped by factors like competitive [...]

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City Council chambers. Photo: Eric Halvarson.
When Do Elections Begin in Providence? Key Deadlines for 2026
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It’s going to be a big year for elections in Providence.  Not only is the Mayoral race going to make headlines, but every City Council seat is up for election. At the state level, Providence residents will be electing all of their Representatives and Senators, [...]

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