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.
Overview Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island by district:
DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 87,060 59.49% 58,877 40.23% 416 0.28% 146,353 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 2 105,716 62.22% 63,844 37.58% 344 0.20% 169,904 100.0% Democratic holdTotal 192,776 60.96% 122,721 38.80% 760 0.24% 316,257 100.0%
District 1
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
Results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Cormick Lynch, former United States Marine and former JPMorgan Chase employee
Eliminated in primary Stanford Tran, Brown University medical student
Declined John J. Loughlin Jr., former state representative and nominee for this seat in 2010
Results
General election Jonathan Maciel also filed to run as an Independent.
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
Results
District 2
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
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.
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
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
Results
References
External links U.S. House elections in Rhode Island, 2014 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets