David Morales Elected Youngest Mayor in Providence History
David Morales secured a historic victory in the Providence mayors race, becoming the youngest leader in the citys history. The Democratic Socialist pledged to focus on rent stabilization and school investments after defeating his opponent.
David Morales secured 81% of the vote to become Providence's next mayor, making history as the capital's youngest and first Democratic Socialist leader. The 28-year-old state representative defeated Republican challenger Dave Talan on Tuesday night. The decisive victory follows an upset primary win over incumbent mayor Brett Smiley, capturing national attention across the United States.
