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Cranston City Council Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 4, 2026
Current holder:Michael J. Traficante(Democratic)

The Cranston City Council Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the members of the city council for Cranston, Rhode Island. Voters will elect council members to represent various wards across the city, influencing local policy on budgeting, public safety, infrastructure, and zoning.

About This Race

The Cranston City Council Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the members of the city council for Cranston, Rhode Island. Voters will elect council members to represent various wards across the city, influencing local policy on budgeting, public safety, infrastructure, and zoning.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 4, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 16, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the Cranston City Council Election, Rhode Island residents must be registered to vote by October 4, 2026. Voters can cast ballots in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place, during the early voting period from October 16 to November 2, 2026, or by mail if they qualify for an absentee ballot. Valid photo ID is required for in-person voting, and registration can be completed online, by mail, or in person at local election offices.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Michael J. Traficante

Cranston City Council

Biography

Michael J. Traficante is a lifelong Cranston resident and small business owner who has served on the City Council since 2018. He is running for re-election to continue his work on fiscal responsibility, public safety improvements, and neighborhood infrastructure projects.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Kevin P. McKenna

Cranston City Council

Biography

Kevin P. McKenna is a Cranston-based attorney and former Assistant Attorney General for Rhode Island, focusing on criminal justice and municipal law. His campaign emphasizes reducing city taxes, reforming permitting processes, and increasing police resources.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Patricia M. Ryan

Cranston City Council

Biography

Patricia M. Ryan is a Cranston public school teacher and parent of two, actively involved in the Cranston School Committee and local PTA. She is running to bring greater transparency to city spending and advocate for improved education funding and youth programs.

Campaign Website

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