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Cranston Mayoral Election

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 7, 2028
Current holder:Kenneth J. Hopkins(Democratic)

The Cranston Mayoral Election on November 7, 2028, will determine the next mayor of Cranston, Rhode Island, the state's third-largest city. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, budget, public safety, and local policy implementation.

About This Race

The Cranston Mayoral Election on November 7, 2028, will determine the next mayor of Cranston, Rhode Island, the state's third-largest city. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, budget, public safety, and local policy implementation.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 7, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 18, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 4, 2028

How to Vote

Rhode Island voters can register to vote online through the Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at their local board of canvassers. Voters must present a valid photo ID at the polls, such as a Rhode Island driver's license, state ID, or U.S. passport; those without ID may sign an affidavit and vote a provisional ballot. Early voting is available statewide from October 18 to November 4, 2028, and absentee ballots can be requested by mail or in person with specific deadlines.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Kenneth J. Hopkins

Mayor of Cranston

Biography

Kenneth J. Hopkins is the incumbent Mayor of Cranston, first elected in 2022 after serving as a Cranston City Council member and prior experience in public administration. He is seeking re-election to continue his focus on public safety, infrastructure improvements, and economic development initiatives in the city.

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Republican

Michael T. Favicchio

Mayor of Cranston

Biography

Michael T. Favicchio is a Cranston-based attorney and former assistant city solicitor who has served on the Cranston School Committee. He is running to challenge the incumbent mayor, emphasizing fiscal responsibility, transparency in government, and improvements to public education and city services.

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