The 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island were held on November 7, 2006, to determine who will represent the state of Rhode Island in the United States House of Representatives. Rhode Island has two seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms.
Overview United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island, 2006PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Democratic 264,949 71.00% 2 — Independents 66,363 17.78% 0 — Republican 41,836 11.21% 0 — Totals 373,148 100.00% 2 —
District 1
Incumbent Democrat Patrick J. Kennedy defeated Republican Jon Scott, a member of the Ocean State Policy Research Institute. This district covers the northern part of the state.
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2006 Rothenberg November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2006 CQ Politics November 7, 2006
District 2
Incumbent Democrat Jim Langevin defeated independent Rod Driver. The district covers the southern part of the state.
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2006 Rothenberg November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2006 CQ Politics November 7, 2006
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