Buddy Cianci, who was twice forced out as mayor of Providence, R.I., by criminal convictions, is running again this year. Cianci, formally known as Vincent A. Cianci Jr., was one of 10 candidates to file during a three-day nominating period that ended Wednesday.

By the deadline, there were six Democrats, three independents, including Cianci, and a lone Republican in the field. To get on the ballot, the candidates must still present petitions signed by at least 500 registered voters living in Providence, Rhode Island's capital and largest city.

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