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James Taylor (Rhode Island)
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2019 - Present
2027
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James Taylor (Democratic Party) is a member of the Providence City Council in Rhode Island, representing Ward 8. Taylor assumed office in 2019. Taylor's current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Taylor (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Providence City Council to represent Ward 8 in Rhode Island. Taylor won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Elections
2022
See also: City elections in Providence, Rhode Island (2022)
General election
General election for Providence City Council Ward 8
Incumbent James Taylor won election in the general election for Providence City Council Ward 8 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | James Taylor (D) | 97.7 | 1,387 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.3 | 32 | ||
| Total votes: 1,419 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent James Taylor advanced from the Democratic primary for Providence City Council Ward 8.
2018
General election
General election for Providence City Council Ward 8
James Taylor defeated David Talan and Carlos Diaz in the general election for Providence City Council Ward 8 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | James Taylor (D) | 73.4 | 1,906 | |
| David Talan (Independent) | 15.9 | 413 | ||
| Carlos Diaz (Independent) | 10.5 | 273 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 2,597 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Providence City Council Ward 8
James Taylor defeated incumbent Wilbur Jennings Jr. and Deyanira Garcia in the Democratic primary for Providence City Council Ward 8 on September 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | James Taylor | 55.3 | 859 | |
| Wilbur Jennings Jr. | 27.4 | 426 | ||
| Deyanira Garcia | 17.3 | 269 | ||
| Total votes: 1,554 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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See also
2022 Elections
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