2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island
November 6, 2018 (2018-11-06)
Both Rhode Island seats to the United States House of Representatives
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election 2 0
Seats won 2 0
Seat change Steady Steady
Popular vote 242,575 129,838
Percentage 64.98% 34.78%
Swing Increase3.88% Increase2.03%

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]

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]

District Democratic Republican Others Total Result
Votes%Votes%Votes%Votes%
District 1116,09966.69%57,56733.07%4170.24%174,083100.0%Democratic hold
District 2126,47663.49%72,27136.28%4500.23%199,197100.0%Democratic hold
Total242,57564.99%129,83834.78%8670.23%373,280100.0%

District 1

2018 Rhode Island's 1st congressional district election
 
Nominee David Cicilline Patrick Donovan
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 116,099 57,567
Percentage 66.7% 33.1%
U.S. Representative before election

David Cicilline
Democratic

 Elected U.S. Representative

David Cicilline
Democratic

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

Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic David Cicilline (incumbent) 44,551 77.6
Democratic Chris Young 12,852 22.4
Total votes 57,403 100.0

Republican primary

Declared[5]

Primary results

Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Patrick Donovan 7,238 78.4
Republican Frederick Wysocki 1,990 21.6
Total votes 9,228 100.0

General election

Results

Rhode Island's 1st congressional district, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic David Cicilline (incumbent) 116,099 66.7
Republican Patrick Donovan 57,567 33.1
n/a Write-ins 417 0.2
Total votes 174,083 100.0
Democratic hold

District 2

2018 Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district election
 
Nominee James Langevin Salvatore Caiozzo
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 126,476 72,271
Percentage 63.5% 36.3%
U.S. Representative before election

James Langevin
Democratic

 Elected U.S. Representative

James Langevin
Democratic

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

Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic James Langevin (incumbent) 44,129 100.0
Total votes 44,129 100.0

Republican primary

Declared[5]
  • Sal Caiozzo, businessman

Primary results

Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Salvatore G. Caiozzo 15,229 100.0
Total votes 15,229 100.0

General election

Results

Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic James Langevin (incumbent) 126,476 63.5
Republican Sal Caiozzo 72,271 36.3
n/a Write-ins 450 0.2
Total votes 199,197 100.0
Democratic hold

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Rhode Island Board of Elections: Upcoming Elections". www.elections.state.ri.us. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
  2. ↑ Johnson, Cheryl L. (February 28, 2019). "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 6, 2018". Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  3. 1 2 "Members of Congress & Congressional District Maps - GovTrack.us". GovTrack.us. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Office of the Secretary of State: Nellie M. Gorbea: Qualifying Candidates". sos.ri.gov. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
  5. 1 2 3 Gunzburger, Ron. "Politics1 - Online Guide to Rhode Island Elections, Candidates & Politics". www.politics1.com. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
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Official campaign websites for second district candidates
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