PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Maurice Green, a Providence police officer, has announced his candidacy for state representative in House District 10, in the Nov. 10 special election to replace the late Democratic Rep. Thomas Slater.

Green, 44, of 127 Rutherglen Ave., is running as a Republican. He has been a Providence police officer for 20 years, 11 as a detective.

He previously worked for four years with the city traffic engineer's office. Green has an associate's degree in criminal justice from Roger Williams University.

"I may be 'green' at politics, but I am a regular citizen who wants to help our state in a time of need," Green said in a statement.

Green will likely face at least one other candidate: Slater's youngest son, Scott Slater, an accountant in Providence City Hall who announced his candidacy as a Democrat last week.

The deadline for candidates to file for the election is Friday. Candidates may pick up their nomination papers beginning Sept. 1; they must be returned with signatures from at least 50 district voters by Sept. 8. A primary, if necessary, would be held on Oct. 6.