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David Rocha

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What is David Rocha running for?

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Governor of Rhode Island

David Rocha is a 44-year-old Providence bartender running as an independent for governor of Rhode Island in 2026. Frustrated by the state's prolonged infrastructure problems, he launched a one-man campaign he described as an effort to 'steer the ship in a different direction.' He previously co-founded the urbanist publication Greater City Providence and worked as an event coordinator for LibertyFest.

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  • Infrastructure

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    Rocha says his frustration with Rhode Island's prolonged infrastructure problems inspired him to run for governor and 'steer the ship in a different direction,' making infrastructure repair a central motivation of his campaign.

    “his frustration with prolonged infrastructure woes inspired him to run and try to 'steer the ship in a different direction.'”

    rhodeislandcurrent.comAs of July 2026

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