East Providence Primary Results

Mayoral Race:

The September 13, 2022 Rhode Island primary saw the city’s first elected Mayor take the top spot in a four-way race with just over 50% of the vote cast.  Incumbent Mayor Bob DaSilva received 3,896 votes while his closest challenger, John Rossi, received 2,067 votes or 27%.   Maureen L. Gomes Lopez had 917 votes while Ruarri Miller finished with 790.  The DaSilva first place finish was significant considering that four candidates were splitting the total vote.  DaSilva and Rossi will face each other in the November 8th general election in a two-person runoff.

The form of government in East Providence was changed from an appointed City Manager to an elected Mayor, like other large cities in Rhode Island.  Voters made the change in a landslide decision at the ballot box in 2016.  DaSilva is now seeking reelection after his initial four-year term.  “We have a lot more to do,” said DaSilva after his primary finish.  “Our city has become a vibrant place to live and work. I am proud of the new business we’ve attracted and the new attention given to our waterfront district and the attention we have given to our education system” said DaSilva.

John Rossi, a retired police officer, was confident after the election.  “I would like to thank all of the voters for the strong showing of support in the primary. I appreciate your support and confidence,” John Rossi posted after the election.“ The voters got me through the playoffs and we're ready for the Super Bowl,” Rossi added.

September 14^th Primary – East Providence Tallys

City Council:

There were no primary races for the East Providence City Council.  The following names will be on the November 8^th ballot:

Ward One

Frank Rego vs. Edward Wencis (Incumbent Robert Britto is a Senate candidate)

Ward Two

Anna Sousa vs.  Dunia Teresa Rego Samayoa

Ward Three

Nathan Cahoon vs. Frank Fogarty

Ward Four

Ricardo Mourato vs. Rick Lawson

At-Large (citywide)

Bob Rodericks vs. Brian Castro

School Committee:

There were two school committee primary races.  Three vied for two at-large berths. In the at-large race, Anthony J. Ferreira received 3,362 votes while newcomers Miles F. Bonalewicz had 2298 and Rafael Villanova had 1,070 votes. Ferreira and Bonalewicz will face off in November.

In Ward Four, incumbent Jessica Beauchaine received 1,175 while Jessica L. Medeiros was next with 529 and Anthony M. Pedulla garnered 448.  Beauchaine and Medeiros will face off in November.

Ward One will have Charles Tsonos (incumbent) vs. Ryan M. Queenan.

Ward Two candidates in November are Max D. Brandle (incumbent) vs. Carissa C. Moglia.

Ward Three candidates in November are Jenni Azanero (incumbent) and David P. Luiz.

Governor:

East Providence Democrats preferred Governor Daniel J. McKee with 2,282 votes over Helena Buonanno Foulkes 1,782, Nellie M. Gorbea 1,474, Matthew A. Brown 724 and Luis Daniel Munozwith 148 votes.

Local Republicans gave Ashley Marie Kalus 812 the nod over Jonathan J. Riccitelli with 173 votes.       

Lieutenant Governor

City Republicans gave Aaron C. Guckian the edge with 598 over Paul E. Pence with 343 votes.  

Local Democrats picked incumbent Sabina Matos with 2,599 over Cynthia M. Mendes 1,826 and

Deborah Ruggiero 1,656.

Secretary of State

EP favorite son Representative Gregg Amore carried his hometown with 4,646 votes over challenger Stephanie E. Beaute with 1,478 votes.  Amore’s Republican opponent in November is Pat V. Cortellessa who received 832 votes.

Attorney General

Democrat Peter F. Neronha 5,354 votes will face Republican Charles C. Calenda 848 votes, in November.

General Treasurer

Democrat James A. Diossa 3,419 defeated Stephan Pryor 2,491 and will be challenged in November by Republican James L. Lathrop, 843 votes.

Senate District 14

Incumbent Democrat Valarie J. Lawson 2,007 defeated Megan S. Duckworth 1,225 and will face Republican David O’Connell who ran unopposed in the Republican primary.

Senate District 18

City Council President Robert Britto 1,072 defeated Gregory R. Greco 897 votes and will face Republican Anna Maria Peters, 266 in November.

Representative District 63

Incumbent Democrat Katherine S. Kazarian 1,889 in the primary unopposed will face Republican Anthony Sionni (235 primary votes) in November.

Representative District 64

Incumbent Brianna E. Henries 611votes, defeated Ashley Pereira who had 481 votes.  She will face Republican John Peters in November.

Representative District 65

Matthew S. Dawson with 1,372 votes defeated San Shoppell with 768 votes.  Dawson is unopposed in November with no Republican on the ballot.