November 5, 2026
East Providence voters elected Democrats to all contested State House seats in Tuesday’s election, while several local races brought changes to the City Council and School Committee. In one of the more notable results, longtime City Councilman At-Large Bob Rodericks was defeated in his bid for reelection by Jason Medeiros. “I guess I didn’t work hard enough,” Rodericks said following the election results. He noted that Medeiros had not participated in debates, council meetings or budget workshops during the campaign. “People wanted change it appears. I contacted Jason after the votes were in and congratulated him.”
City Council Results
Three incumbent City Council members secured reelection: Frank Rego in Ward One, Anna Sousa in Ward Two and Frank Fogarty in Ward Three.
In Ward Four, newcomer Jason Botelho defeated fellow newcomer Michael Spremuli for the seat being vacated by Rick Lawson.
Mayoral Race
Mayor Bob DaSilva secured a third term in office, defeating challenger Patricio Pinto by a wide margin.
State Senate District 14
In the State Senate District 14 race, Senate President Val Lawson won reelection, defeating challenger Brian Coogan by a substantial margin.
School Committee Results
The School Committee will also see several new faces following Tuesday’s election.
Incumbents Anthony Ferreira and Ryan Queenan were reelected without opposition.
In Ward Two, newcomer John Medeiros defeated incumbent Tony deSimas. Medeiros is the father of newly elected At-Large City Council member Jason Medeiros.
In Ward Three, Libby Merrill defeated fellow newcomer Renee Ignacio.
In Ward Four, Chrissy Rossi won the vacant School Committee seat over Anthony Pedulla.
Totals on Election Night:
Mayor
Roberto L. DaSilva Percentage 69.14% - Votes 9,501
Patricio Pinto Percentage 29.73% - Votes 4,085
City Council At-Large
Jason J. Medeiros Percentage 53.09% - Votes 6,740
Robert P. Rodericks Percentage 45.86% - Votes 5,823
City Council Ward 1
Frank J. Rego Percentage 64.21% - Votes 2,436
Bethany White Percentage 34.98% - Votes 1,327
City Council Ward 2
Anna Sousa Percentage 63.45% - Votes 1,514
Kevin Phillip Pereira Percentage 35.67% - Votes 851
City Council Ward 3
Francis Fogarty Percentage 57.45% - Votes 1,866
Christopher J. Teixeira Percentage 41.87% - Votes 1,360
City Council Ward 4
Jason A. Botelho Percentage 58.69% - Votes 2,114
Michael Spremulli Percentage 40.51% - Votes 1,459
School Committee At-Large
Anthony J. Ferreira (Unopposed) Percentage 97.08% - Votes 10,877
School Committee Ward One
Ryan M. Queenan (Unopposed) Percentage 98.00% - Votes 3,523
School Committee Ward Two
John Medeiros Percentage 59.34% - Votes 1,496
Antonio U. deSimas Percentage 39.59% - Votes 998
School Committee Ward Three
Elizabeth Merrill Percentage 62.65% - Votes 2,154
Renee Ignacio Percentage 36.07% - Votes 1,240
School Committee Ward Four
Chrissy Rossi Percentage 53.63% - Votes 2,504
Anthony M. Pedulla Percentage 44.91% - Votes 2,097
Senator in General Assembly District 32
Pamela J. Lauria (DEM) Percentage 95.35% - Votes 1,478
Representative in General Assembly District 66
Jennifer Smith Boylan (DEM) Percentage 95.49% - Votes 1,102
Senator in General Assembly District 14
Valarie Jean Lawson (DEM) Percentage 63.77% - Votes 4,872
Brian G. Coogan (Ind) Percentage 35.51% - Votes 2,713
Senator in General Assembly District 18
Robert Britto (DEM) Percentage 95.51% - Votes 3,612
Representative in General Assembly District 63
Katherine Sheena Kazarian (DEM) Percentage 96.09% - Votes 3,830
Representative in General Assembly District 64
Jenni A. Furtado (DEM) Percentage 94.92% - Votes 2,279
Representative in General Assembly District 65
Matthew Dawson (DEM) Percentage 95.84% - Votes 4,123
United States Senator
John F. Reed (DEM) Percentage 68.52% - Votes 9,882
Raymond T. McKay (REP) Percentage 24.18% - Votes 3,487
Michael Bahry (Ind) Percentage 7.13% - Votes 1,029
Representative Congress District 1
Gabriel Amo (DEM) Percentage 68.13% - Votes 9,764
Kellie Keenan (REP) Percentage2 6.84% - Votes 3,846
Pedro DeSouza (Ind) Percentage 4.93% - Votes 706
Governor
Helena Buonanno Foulkes (DEM) Percentage 61.66% - Votes 8,900
Kenneth Block (Ind) Percentage 25.69% - Votes 3,708
Aaron C. Guckian (REP) Percentage 11.31% - Votes 1,632
D. Reynolds (Ind) Percentage 0.69% - Votes 100
Jasjit S. Gotra (Ind) Percentage 0.39% - Votes 57
Lieutenant Governor
Sabina Matos (DEM) Percentage 63.60% - Votes 9,091
John J. Loughlin, II (REP) Percentage 36.08% - Votes 5,157
Secretary of State
Gregg M. Amore (DEM) Percentage 95.86% - Votes 11,820
Attorney General
Kimberly Ahern (DEM) Percentage 70.47% - Votes 9,950
Alan Leonard Gordon (REP) Percentage 29.32% - Votes 4,140
General Treasurer
James A. Diossa (DEM) Percentage 69.85% - Votes 9,797
Micholas A. Credle (REP) Percentage 29.88% - Votes 4,190
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