2014 Providence, Rhode Island mayoral election


The 2014 Providence, Rhode Island mayoral election was held on November 4, 2014. The election saw the election of Jorge Elorza.
Incumbent Angel Taveras did not seek reelection, and instead sought the Democratic nomination in the coinciding Rhode Island gubernatorial election.

Nominations

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary was held on September 9, 2014.

Results

General election

The election pinned Democratic primary winner Jeorge Elorza against former mayor Buddy Cianci, who was running as an independent, and Republican Daniel S. Harrop.
Elorza was endorsed by United States President Barack Obama.

Results