2018_Rhode_Island_elections
A general election was held in the U.S. state of Rhode Island on November 6, 2018. The party primaries for the election occurred on September 12, 2018. All of Rhode Island's executive officers went up for election as well as Rhode Island's Class I U.S. Senate seat and both of Rhode Island's two seats in the United States House of Representatives.
Main article: 2018 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Incumbent Democratic Governor Gina Raimondo sought re-election to a second term and won, defeating Republican Allan Fung in a rematch.[1]
Results
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gina Raimondo (incumbent) | 198,122 | 52.6 | +11.9% | |
| Republican | Allan Fung | 139,932 | 37.2 | +1.0% | |
| Moderate | Bill Gilbert | 10,155 | 2.7 | +2.7% | |
| Compassion | Anne Armstrong | 4,191 | 1.1 | +1.1% | |
| Independent | Luis-Daniel Muñoz | 6,223 | 1.7 | +1.7% | |
| Independent | Joe Trillo | 16,532 | 4.4 | +4.4% | |
| Independent | Write-In | 1,246 | 0.3 | +0.1% | |
| Majority | 198,122 | 52.6 | +11.9% | ||
| Turnout | 376,401 | 100 | |||
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Incumbent Democratic Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island Daniel McKee sought and won re-election to a second term.
Democratic primary
- Dan McKee,[2] Incumbent Democratic Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island
- Aaron Regunberg,[3] State Representative (4th District, East Side, Providence)
The two had a debate on WPRI on September 7, 2018.[4]
Results
McKee
- McKee—50–60%
- McKee—60–70%
- McKee—70–80%
Regunberg
- Regunberg—50–60%
- Regunberg—60–80%
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Daniel McKee (incumbent) | 57,632 | 51.1 | |
| Democratic | Aaron Regunberg | 55,230 | 48.9 | |
| Total votes | 112,862 | 100.0 | ||
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Republican primary
- Paul Pence,[6] Senior Specialist in Quality Management systems and Food Safety at Toray Plastics
Results
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paul E. Pence | 25,276 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 25,276 | 100.0 | ||
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General election
Results
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Daniel McKee (incumbent) | 226,528 | 61.9 | |
| Republican | Paul Pence | 106,505 | 29.1 | |
| Moderate | Joel Hellmann | 11,332 | 3.1 | |
| Independent | Jonathan Riccitelli | 9,866 | 2.7 | |
| Independent | Ross McCurdy | 9,408 | 2.6 | |
| Write-ins | 2,513 | 0.7 | ||
| Total votes | 366,152 | |||
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Incumbent Democratic attorney general Peter Kilmartin was term-limited and could not run for re-election to a third term in office.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Peter Neronha, former U.S. Attorney of the District of Rhode Island[8]
Results
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Peter F. Neronha | 91,273 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 91,273 | 100.0 | ||
Close
General election
Results
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Peter Neronha | 274,350 | 79.8 | |
| Compassion | Alan Gordon | 65,674 | 19.1 | |
| Write-ins | 3,657 | 1.1 | ||
| Total votes | 343,681 | |||
Close
Incumbent Democratic Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea won re-election to a second term.
Democratic primary
Results
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nellie M. Gorbea (incumbent) | 95,103 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 95,103 | 100.0 | ||
Close
Republican primary
Results
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pat V. Cortellessa | 24,965 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 24,965 | 100.0 | ||
Close
General election
Predictions
More information Source, Ranking ...
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Governing magazine[10] | Safe D | June 4, 2018 |
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Results
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nellie Gorbea (incumbent) | 247,276 | 67.4 | |
| Republican | Pat Cortellessa | 119,293 | 32.5 | |
| Write-ins | 540 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 367,109 | |||
Close
Incumbent Democratic General Treasurer Seth Magaziner won re-election to a second term.[12]
Democratic primary
Results
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Seth Magaziner (incumbent) | 93,967 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 93,967 | 100.0 | ||
Close
Republican primary
- Declared
- Michael Riley,[13] investment advisor
Results
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael G. Riley | 25,583 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 25,583 | 100.0 | ||
Close
General election
Results
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Seth Magaziner (incumbent) | 237,575 | 64.9 | |
| Republican | Michael Riley | 127,944 | 35.0 | |
| Write-in | 539 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 366,058 | 100% | ||
Close
Main article: 2018 United States Senate election in Rhode Island
Incumbent Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse won reelection to a third term.
Results
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sheldon Whitehouse (incumbent) | 231,477 | 61.45 | -3.36% | |
| Republican | Robert Flanders | 144,421 | 38.33 | +3.36% | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 840 | 0.22 | N/A | |
| Majority | 231,477 | 61.45 | -3.36% | ||
| Turnout | 376,738 | 100 | |||
Close
Both of Rhode Island's two seats in the United States House of Representatives will be up for election in 2018.
- "2018 General Election: Governor". State of Rhode Island Election Results: Board of Elections. Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved December 24, 2018.
- Donnis, Ian. "McKee Announces Re-Election Campaign For RI Lieutenant Governor". RI Public Radio. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- Tempera, Jacqueline. "Rep. Regunberg announces run for lieutenant governor". providencejournal.com. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
- WPRI (September 7, 2018), Newsmakers Campaign 2018 Debate: RI Lt. Governor Primary (D), retrieved September 9, 2018
- "2018 Statewide Primary". State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- Reynolds, Mark. "Warwick's Paul Pence announces GOP bid for R.I. lieutenant governor". Providence Journal. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- "Lieutenant Governor". Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- Gregg, Katherine. "Former U.S. Attorney Neronha announces for attorney general". Providence Journal. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- "Attorney General". Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- Jacobson, Louis (June 4, 2018). "Secretary of State Races Are More Competitive and Important Than Ever". Governing. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
- "Secretary of State". Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- ChrisS. "GoLocalProv | Politics | Magaziner Launches Re-Election Campaign for General Treasurer". GoLocalProv. Retrieved September 9, 2018.
- Gregg, Katherine. "GOP's Michael Riley announces run for state treasurer". providencejournal.com. Retrieved September 9, 2018.
- "General Treasurer". Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- "State Elections Legislation Database", Ncsl.org, Washington, D.C.: National Conference of State Legislatures,
State legislation related to the administration of elections introduced in 2011 through this year, 2020
- Candidates at Vote Smart
- Candidates at Ballotpedia
- Campaign finance at OpenSecrets
- Official Lieutenant Governor campaign websites
- Ross McCurdy (I) for Lt. Governor
- Dan McKee (D) for Lt. Governor Archived 2020-09-11 at the Wayback Machine
- Paul Pence (R) for Lt. Governor
- Official Attorney General campaign websites
- Official Secretary of State campaign websites
- Official General Treasurer campaign websites