David Caldwell (Rhode Island)

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David Caldwell

Democratic Party

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Last election

November 4, 2025

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David Caldwell (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the Providence City Council to represent Ward 2 in Rhode Island. Caldwell lost in the special Democratic primary on November 4, 2025.

Elections

2025

See also: City elections in Providence, Rhode Island (2025)

General election

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

Special general election for Providence City Council Ward 2

Jill Davidson defeated Axel Brito in the special general election for Providence City Council Ward 2 on December 2, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Jill Davidson (D)	94.8	668
	Submit photo	Axel Brito (R)	3.8	27
		Other/Write-in votes	1.4	10

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 705
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Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for Providence City Council Ward 2

Jill Davidson defeated David Caldwell, Jeffrey Levy, and Matthew McDermott in the special Democratic primary for Providence City Council Ward 2 on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Jill Davidson	49.0	1,169
	Submit photo	David Caldwell	28.8	688
	Submit photo	Jeffrey Levy	14.5	345
		Matthew McDermott	7.8	185

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,387
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Cesar Michie (D)

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Axel Brito advanced from the special Republican primary for Providence City Council Ward 2.

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2025

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