The celebration continued Wednesday for Angel Taveras who won the Democratic primary in the race to succeed outgoing Mayor David Cicilline in Providence.
Taveras danced with one of his supporters at LaSalle Bakery on Smith Street, where he went to thank voters.
Taveras defeated City Councilman John Lombardi, state Rep. Steven Costantino and Christopher Young on Tuesday.
"Rhode Island is catching up to the rest of the country in the sense that ethnic and demographic politics are changing," said NBC 10 Political Analyst Wendy Schiller.
The attorney and former housing court judge told NBC 10 his message of change and new jobs resonated with voters.
"We're going to work every day, very hard to make sure we work to get out the vote, to make sure that we win the general election and then get ready to move on from there," Taveras said.
Taveras would become Providence's first Hispanic mayor by winning in November.
"I think it bodes well for Providence. If you want Providence to re-invent itself in the 21st century and attract new people and young people, then having a mayor like that will be a good thing," Schiller said.
There is no Republican in the race. Taveras will face independent Jonathan Scott, who claims he's the true outsider.
"I have no ties at City Hall. I owe nobody any favors. We're looking to start fresh," Scott said.
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