A special election for Ward 2 in Providence will be held this fall due to the resignation of Councilwoman Helen Anthony.

The Providence Board of Canvassers has announced the General Election is set for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, with a Primary on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Although candidates will not be official until after the October 7 deadline for Candidates to submit their nomination papers for certification of the required 50 signatures, the following people have announced their candidacies to the media and established campaign websites:

David Caldwell Jr.
Website: https://davecaldwellri.com/

Jill Davidson
Website: https://www.jilldavidsonri.com/

Jeff Levy
Website: https://www.jefflevy.us/

Matt McDermott
Website: https://www.matthewfmcdermott.com/