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Democratic socialist ousts Providence mayor in primary
Morales won on a housing-focused campaign after vowing to pass rent stabilization, while Smiley faced criticism over taxes, snow cleanup and Gaza protests.
- The Associated Press projected State Rep David Morales defeated Providence Mayor Brett Smiley in Wednesday's Democratic primary, marking a major victory for the progressive wing of the party.
- Morales campaigned on rent stabilization and public safety reforms, including a stronger civilian review board and removing Flock cameras, while Smiley faced scrutiny for property tax increases and perceived slow snow cleanup.
- Raised in California's Central Valley by an immigrant mother, Morales earned a master's degree from Brown University and became the youngest member of the Rhode Island legislature, also competing as a wrestler known as 'The Commissioner.'
- Endorsed by Sen Bernie Sanders and former Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, Morales cast the incumbent as ineffective, though Smiley defended his record citing historic lows in violent crime and thousands of new homes.
- As the winner of Wednesday's primary in the heavily Democratic city, Morales is now the overwhelming favorite to win the general election, effectively securing his path to Providence's mayor's office.
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David Morales to unseat Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, AP projects - The Boston Globe
State Representative David Morales, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, captured voters through grassroots campaigning and a pledge to limit rent increases in the city.
·Boston, United States
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Democratic socialist ousts Providence mayor in primary
Democratic socialist David Morales is projected to oust Providence Mayor Brett Smiley (D) from a Tuesday primary, according to Decision Desk HQ. Morales, a state lawmaker, leads the incumbent by about 14 percentage points, per DDHQ. The primary results in Rhode Island mark another win for the Democratic Party’s left flank, which has picked up…
·Washington, United States
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