State Rep. David Morales faces an uphill battle if he challenges Providence Mayor Brett Smiley next year, although Morales said Tuesday he is not fazed by Smiley’s big advantage in campaign fundraising. Morales had about $68,000 in his campaign account at the end of June, a fraction of the $1 million in Smiley’s campaign account. In a statement, Josh Block, a spokesman for Smiley’s campaign, said, “The election is more than a year away. Mayor Smiley is focused on governing in Providence and protecting the community from the harmful actions of the Trump administration.”Morales is a California native. He identifies as a Democratic socialist and is part of the progressive wing of legislative Democrats.