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Providence Mayoral Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 4, 2026
Current holder:Brett P. Smiley(Democratic)

The Providence Mayoral Election of 2026 is a municipal election held to determine the next mayor of Providence, Rhode Island. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city, overseeing city departments, proposing the annual budget, and representing Providence in regional and state affairs. The winner will take office in January 2027 for a four-year term.

About This Race

The Providence Mayoral Election of 2026 is a municipal election held to determine the next mayor of Providence, Rhode Island. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city, overseeing city departments, proposing the annual budget, and representing Providence in regional and state affairs. The winner will take office in January 2027 for a four-year term.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 4, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 19, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

Rhode Island voters can register online through the Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at their local city or town hall. Voters must provide proof of residence and a valid ID when registering. On Election Day, polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and voters may cast ballots at their assigned polling place; early voting is available at designated locations from October 19 to November 2, 2026.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Brett P. Smiley

Mayor of Providence

Biography

Brett P. Smiley is the incumbent mayor of Providence, first elected in 2022 after serving as the city’s Deputy Chief Administrative Officer. He is running for re-election to continue his work on public safety, economic development, and neighborhood revitalization, emphasizing his experience in city management and pandemic recovery efforts.

Campaign Website
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Independent

Gonzalo G. Cuestas

Mayor of Providence

Biography

Gonzalo G. Cuestas is a Providence public school teacher and community organizer who has advocated for education equity and housing justice in the city’s South Side. He is running to challenge the political establishment, focusing on increasing investment in public schools, expanding affordable housing, and creating youth job programs.

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