Indies Wrestler David Morales Elected as Mayor of Providence, RI

Tuesday’s 2026 United States mid-term elections featured indies wrestler David Morales being elected to become the mayor of Providence, Rhode Island.

Morales, 28-year old Democrat, defeated Republican candidate Dave Talan by around 81% of the vote.

Morales will officially take office as the new mayor of Providence in January of 2027.

Prior to his political career, Morales had been working for Renegade Wrestling Alliance in Rhode Island since 2021 and portrayed the villainous “The Commisoner” character. Morales had announced his semi-retirement from his pro wrestling career while campaigning for mayor in 2025.