Cities release unofficial 2025 local Election results
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Multiple cities in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts went to the polls on Tuesday for the 2025 Election.
Providence Ward 2 voters decided the Democratic nominee for a city council seat left vacant after Helen Anthony stepped down in September to focus on her health.
According to unofficial election results, Democrat Jill Davidson won with 49% of votes for the Democratic Primary for Providence City Council Ward 2.
Davidson will enter the general election against Republican Axel Brito on Dec. 2.
Central Falls voters chose four members for the city’s new hybrid school board.
The following four members were chosen:
- Carla Melissa Hernandez with 26.54% of votes
- Lizsandra Paneto Gullon with 25.14% of votes
- Zuhanna Medina with 23.62% of votes
- Erika N. Vallejo Calderon with 11.59% of votes
The remaining five members will be appointed by the community.
In Fall River, Democratic Mayor Paul Coogan declared victory in the city’s election against Republican challenger Gabriel Amaral.
According to unofficial results, Coogan received 51% of votes, while Amaral received 49%%.
In Taunton, Republican Mayor Shaunna O’Connell was reelected.
Preliminary results show O’Connell received 52.58% of votes, while Democratic challenger Estele Borges received 46.91%.
