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Democratic socialist wins primary for mayor of Providence, Rhode Island

David Morales, a state lawmaker backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, defeated incumbent Mayor Brett P. Smiley.

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The democratic socialist movement surging across major cities this summer notched another win Wednesday in Providence, Rhode Island.

The city’s Democratic primary voters nominated state Rep. David Morales, who was backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, over incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley.

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