2014_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Rhode_Island
The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island were held on November 4, 2014, to elect the two U.S. representatives from the state of Rhode Island, apportioned according to the 2010 United States census. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including an election to the U.S. Senate and the election for governor.
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Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island by district:[1]
| District | Democratic | Republican | Others | Total | Result | ||||
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| Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
| District 1 | 87,060 | 59.49% | 58,877 | 40.23% | 416 | 0.28% | 146,353 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 2 | 105,716 | 62.22% | 63,844 | 37.58% | 344 | 0.20% | 169,904 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| Total | 192,776 | 60.96% | 122,721 | 38.80% | 760 | 0.24% | 316,257 | 100.0% | |
The 1st district is located in eastern Rhode Island and includes all of Bristol and Newport counties, along with parts of Providence County, including most of the city of Providence. Incumbent Democrat David Cicilline, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 53% of the vote in 2012 and the district had a PVI of D+15.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- David Cicilline, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Matthew Fecteau, former United States Army Captain[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Cicilline (incumbent) | 38,186 | 63.0 | |
| Democratic | Matthew Fecteau | 22,447 | 37.0 | |
| Total votes | 60,633 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Cormick Lynch, former United States Marine and former JPMorgan Chase employee
Eliminated in primary
- Stanford Tran, Brown University medical student[4]
Declined
- John J. Loughlin Jr., former state representative and nominee for this seat in 2010[5][6]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Cormick Lynch | 6,527 | 72.4 | |
| Republican | Stanford Tran | 2,483 | 27.6 | |
| Total votes | 9,010 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Jonathan Maciel also filed to run as an Independent.[7]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Cicilline (incumbent) | 87,060 | 59.5 | |
| Republican | Cormick Lynch | 58,877 | 40.2 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 416 | 0.3 | |
| Total votes | 146,353 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
The 2nd district is located in southern and western Rhode Island and includes all of Kent and Washington counties, along with parts of Providence County, including the city of Cranston and parts of the city of Providence. Incumbent Democrat James Langevin, who had represented the district since 2001, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 56% of the vote in 2012 and the district had a PVI of D+8.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- James Langevin, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James Langevin (incumbent) | 44,512 | 100.0 | |
Republican primary
Mark Zaccaria, a former chairman of the Rhode Island Republican Party, attempted to convince a dozen Republicans to run, all of whom turned him down. Ultimately, house contractor and casino worker Rhue Reis was the only person to file for the nomination.[9]
Candidates
Nominee
- Rhue Reis, house contractor and casino worker
Declined
- Mark Zaccaria, former Chair of the Rhode Island Republican Party and nominee for this seat in 2008 and 2010
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rhue Reis | 14,143 | 100.0 | |
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James Langevin (incumbent) | 105,716 | 62.2 | |
| Republican | Rhue Reis | 63,844 | 37.6 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 344 | 0.2 | |
| Total votes | 169,904 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
- Haas, Karen L. (March 9, 2015). "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2014". Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
- "Ex-Army captain Matt Fecteau challenges Cicilline for U.S. House". Providence Journal. April 6, 2014. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
- "2014 Statewide Primary". State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
- DeQuattro, Dee (March 28, 2014). "A Republican ready to take on Cicilline". ABC6. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
- Mooney, Tom (April 1, 2014). "Republican John J. Loughlin II mulls another run at Cicilline's House seat". Providence Journal. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
- Kalunian, Kim (April 4, 2014). "Loughlin will not challenge Cicilline this year". WPRO. Archived from the original on April 8, 2014.
- Armental, Maria (September 4, 2013). "Cumberland man announces run for Congress in R.I.'s 1st District". Providence Journal. Archived from the original on June 11, 2015. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
- "2014 General Election Statewide Summary". Rhode Island Board of Elections. December 3, 2014. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
- "Newcomer Republican Reis to challenge Democrat incumbent Rep. Langevin". Providence Journal. January 23, 2014. Retrieved September 23, 2014.