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Progressive Challenger Defeats Incumbent Mayor in Providence Primary
In a Democratic primary election in Providence, Rhode Island, a progressive challenger defeated incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley. The challenger, who identifies as a democratic socialist, was endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders. Mayor Smiley, described as pro-Israel, lost his bid for re-election. The specific results of the vote were not detailed in the coverage.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (1): The Washington Post
- Centre (1): NBC News
- Right (1): The Jerusalem Post