2018_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Rhode_Island

2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island

2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island

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The 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island were held on November 6, 2018, to elect the two U.S. representatives from the state of Rhode Island, one from each of the state's 2 congressional districts. The election coincided with the 2018 U.S. mid-term elections, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries took place on September 12.[1]

Quick Facts Both Rhode Island seats to the United States House of Representatives, Majority party ...

Following the 2018 elections, the Democratic Party retained control of both House seats, and also retained control of the entirety of Rhode Island's Congressional (House and Senate) delegation.

Overview

Results of the 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island by district:[2]

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District 1

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The 1st district includes the capital, Providence and the surrounding Narragansett Bay area.[3] This district has a PVI of D+14. Democrat David Cicilline has represented the district since 2010.

Democratic primary

Declared[4]

Primary results

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Republican primary

Declared[5]

Primary results

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General election

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District 2

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The 2nd district is located in western and southern Rhode Island, including Coventry, Cranston, and Warwick.[3] The district has a PVI of D+6. Democrat James Langevin has represented this district since 2001.

Democratic primary

Declared[5]

Primary results

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Republican primary

Declared[5]
  • Sal Caiozzo, businessman

Primary results

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General election

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See also


References

  1. "Rhode Island Board of Elections: Upcoming Elections". www.elections.state.ri.us. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
  2. Gunzburger, Ron. "Politics1 - Online Guide to Rhode Island Elections, Candidates & Politics". www.politics1.com. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
Official campaign websites for first district candidates
Official campaign websites for second district candidates

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