Special Elections Scheduled in Providence, Massachusetts, Fairfield

A special election to fill the vacant Ward 2 seat on the Providence City Council is scheduled for December 2, with a primary on November 4. The vacancy arose after Helen Anthony resigned due to health reasons following an ATV accident two years prior. Four Democrats are competing, including Matt McDermott, a Democratic pollster and national co-chair of the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Campaign Board, David Caldwell Jr., an Audubon Society president and Marine Corps veteran, Jeff Levy, an attorney, and Jill Davidson, a development director. The ward covers affluent neighborhoods such as Blackstone, College Hill, and Wayland, and typically sees high voter turnout, making the race potentially influential in local politics. Key campaign issues include expanding affordable housing and returning schools to local control, with candidates emphasizing community-led governance and collaboration. The winner will serve the remainder of the term through 2026 and may run for additional terms.