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The national pundits are going to be watching major elections today in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia, but there’s also a highly competitive City Council Democratic primary on Providence’s East Side.
Four Democrats – David Caldwell, Jill Davidson, Jeff Levy, and Matt McDermott – are running in today’s primary to represent Ward 2 (think Blackstone Boulevard).
They’re seeking to succeed Helen Anthony, who resigned last month. The winner of the primary will take on Republican Axel Brito on Dec. 2.
Can you pick the correct order of finish in today’s primary?
The winner will get a Rhode Map tote bag and some great Globe Rhode Island goodies, and coffee and a muffin (or bagel) on me at a coffee shop of your choice.
🤔 So you think you're a Rhode Islander...
Who was the last Republican to win a Providence City Council race in Providence?
(Answer at the bottom.)
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⚓ The Trump administration on Monday told a federal judge in Rhode Island that it will tap contingency funds to make partial food assistance payments for 42 million low-income and disabled people across the nation this month. Read more.
⚓ Days after Prospect Medical Holdings signaled plans to shut down its two safety-net hospitals in Rhode Island, the nonprofit trying to buy them says it’s not walking away from the deal. Read more.
⚓ A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the deportation of a Rhode Island Hospital kidney doctor who was prevented from reentering the country by border agents at Boston Logan International Airport on March 14. Read more.
⚓ This year’s iteration of “A Christmas Carol” at Trinity Repertory Company is adding a layer of magic and intrigue, and delving into Scrooge’s character to “let audiences experience what he is experiencing." Read more.
⚓ A 21-year-old man is facing charges after he allegedly threw fireworks at a Christian church group that had gathered to preach in public on Saturday, authorities said. Read more.
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⚓ Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84. Read more.
⚓ Michelle Wu is running unopposed for Boston mayor. That doesn’t mean the stakes of Tuesday’s local elections aren’t high for the incumbent Democrat, and for the region’s politics as a whole. Read more.
⚓ With Alex Bregman opting out of his contract, the coming months will be a test of how serious Red Sox ownership is about wanting to win the World Series next season, not simply make the playoffs. Read more.
⚓ Governor Dan McKee will be in Newport at 10 a.m. for the construction kickoff of a community learning center.
⚓ Central Falls voters will elect four new school board members today.
🏆 Pop quiz answer
Malcolm Farmer III represented Ward 2 on the Providence City Council from 1979 until 1991.
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