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About our coverage:
The Providence Eye aims to be a comprehensive resource of information for the upcoming 2026 local elections in Providence.
PVD voters shouldn’t struggle to find the information they need to make an informed choice on Election Day, especially in deciding on issues further down their ballot.
On this page, you will find a Voter Guide tool that provides an address-specific sample ballot for the primary election, as well as our ongoing election coverage.
Upcoming events
City Council Forum Dates
All forums 6:00 – 7:30pm.
Hosted by The Providence Eye and Community Libraries of Providence.
Events subject to candidate availability. Check back for updates.
July 27
Ward 3 Candidates
Location: Rochambeau Library
July 30
Ward 10 Candidates
Location: Washington Park Library
August 3
Ward 5 Candidates
Location: Mount Pleasant Library
August 5
Ward 12 Candidates
Location: Smith Hill Library
August 11
Ward 1 Candidates
Location: Fox Point Library
August 13
Ward 14 Candidates
Location: Wanskuck Library
August 17
Ward 11 Candidates
Location: South Providence Library
August 19
Ward 13 Candidates
Location: South Providence Library
August 24
Ward 6 Candidates
Location: Mount Pleasant Library
August 25
Ward 7 Candidates
Location: Silver Lake Community Center
(Not affiliated with CLPVD)
August 31
Ward 9 Candidates
Location: Knight Memorial Library
mayoral forums
July 20 @ 6pm
Hosted by The League of Women Voters and CLPVD
Location: Mount Pleasant Library
July 23 @ 6pm
Hosted by The League of Women Voters and CLPVD
Location: Rochambeau Library
August 4 @ 6pm
Hosted by The League of Women Voters and CLPVD
Location: South PVD Library
Articles
Sojourner House Hosts Attorney General Candidates at Lincoln School in Providence
On Thursday July 16, four candidates running to be Rhode Island Attorney General visited the [...]
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El presidente del Ayuntamiento suspende el Fondo RENT por las medidas de protección a los inquilinos; el alcalde califica la medida de «maniobra política»
Amid deep divisions between the Mayor’s desk and City Council chambers over rent stabilization, a [...]
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¿Cuáles son los escaños de la Asamblea General de Providence que se disputan este año?
Nearly two-thirds of lawmakers across Rhode Island are not facing a challenger in this year’s [...]
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Mayoral Candidates Lay Out Stances on Local Issues at Elmwood Community Center
Four candidates running for Providence mayor faced residents at a packed Elmwood Community Center on [...]
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Here’s Who is Running for Providence City Council
CORRECTION: [Updated June 26, 2:30 p.m.] An earlier version of this article failed to include [...]
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A Housing Policy Divided: How One Neighborhood Election is Already Reflecting PVD’s Rent Stabilization Debate
The rent stabilization ordinance proposed by City Council in January 2026 has become a core [...]
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May
May
Will Barriers to Voting in Providence Affect This Year’s Turnout?
Over 50% of Providence voters showed up to polling places for the 2024 election, but [...]
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When Do Elections Begin in Providence? Key Deadlines for 2026
It’s going to be a big year for elections in Providence. Not only is the [...]
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Key Dates
Candidates begin officially filing on June 22- August 8 – Official sample ballots for primaries available
- October 3 – Official sample ballots for general election available
- Primary elections – Wednesday, September 9
- Early voting and mail ballots begin August 19
- Deadline to register – Sunday, August 9
- General election – November 3
- Early voting begins October 14
- Deadline to register is Sunday, October 4