State Rep. David Morales Announces Run for Providence Mayor in 2026

R.I. State Representative David Morales announces run for Providence mayor - The Boston Globe

The 26-year-old progressive is co-chair of the Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander Caucus. He says he will challenge incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley.

Rep. David Morales makes it official: He’s taking on Brett Smiley for Providence mayor

Rep. David Morales speaks at an Aug. 6, 2025, "Save RIPTA" rally in Kennedy Plaza in Providence. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)On the day before his 27th birthday, Providence Democratic Rep. David Morales announced Monday morning he will challenge Mayor Brett Smiley to lead the capital city in the September 2026 primary. Morales pledged to tackle rising rents, expand affordable housing, and invest in Rhode Island’s struggling p…

State Rep. David Morales announces run for Providence mayor in 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- State Rep. David Morales announced Monday he's running for mayor of Providence in 2026, setting up a challenge against incumbent Brett Smiley. Morales, 26, is now the first Democrat to enter the race aside from Smiley, who has previously stated he intends to seek reelection. "Today, Providence is the least affordable city in America for renters and costs are going up for everyone," Morales said. "Together, we can make …