The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island were held on November 3, 2020, to elect the two U.S. representatives from the state of Rhode Island, one from each of the state's two congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections.
Overview DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 158,550 70.83% 0 0.00% 65,310 29.17% 223,860 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 2 154,086 58.24% 109,894 41.54% 577 0.22% 264,557 100.0% Democratic holdTotal 312,636 64.01% 109,894 22.50% 64,334 13.17% 488,417 100.0%
District 1
The 1st district encompasses parts of Providence, as well as eastern Rhode Island, including Aquidneck Island and Pawtucket. The incumbent was Democrat David Cicilline, who was re-elected with 66.7% of the vote in 2018.
Democratic primary Candidates Declared David Cicilline, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Independents Candidates Declared Jeffrey Lemire, perennial candidate Frederick Wysocki, financial advisor and candidate for Rhode Island's 1st congressional district in 2018
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs ofThe Cook Political Report July 2, 2020Inside Elections June 2, 2020Sabato's Crystal BallJuly 2, 2020PoliticoApril 19, 2020Daily KosJune 3, 2020RCPJune 9, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020
Results
By county County David CicillineDemocratic Frederick WysockiIndependent Jeffrey LemireIndependent Various candidatesOther parties Margin Total # % # % # % # % # % Bristol 18,038 68.7% 4,587 17.5% 3,438 13.1% 186 0.7% 13,451 51.2% 26,249 Newport 29,281 70.0% 7,229 17.3% 5,048 12.1% 248 0.6% 22,052 52.7% 41,806 Providence (part) 110,554 71.3% 23,613 15.2% 19,797 12.8% 1,118 0.7% 86,931 56.1% 155,072Totals158,55070.8%35,45715.8%28,30012.6%1,5530.7%123,09355.0%223,860
District 2
The 2nd district also takes in parts of Providence, as well as western Rhode Island, including Coventry, Cranston, and Warwick. The incumbent was Democrat James Langevin, who was re-elected with 63.5% of the vote in 2018.
Democratic primary Candidates Declared Dylan Conley, attorney and chair of the Providence Board of Licenses Jim Langevin, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Republican primary Candidates Declared Robert Lancia, former state representative Donald Robbio, electrician and candidate for Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district in 2012
Primary results
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs ofThe Cook Political Report July 2, 2020Inside Elections June 2, 2020Sabato's Crystal BallJuly 2, 2020PoliticoApril 19, 2020Daily KosJune 3, 2020RCPJune 9, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020
Results
By county County James LangevinDemocratic Bob LanciaRepublican Various candidatesOther parties Margin Total # % # % # % # % Kent 50,218 55.8% 39,696 44.1% 152 0.2% 10,522 11.7% 90,066 Providence (part) 59,869 60.9% 38,198 38.9% 237 0.2% 21,671 22.0% 98,304 Washington 43,528 59.5% 29,524 40.3% 136 0.2% 14,004 19.2% 73,188Totals154,08658.2%109,89441.5%5770.2%44,19216.7%264,557
See also
2020 United States elections 2020 United States Senate election in Rhode Island 2020 United States House of Representatives elections 2020 Rhode Island elections
References
External links
(state affiliate of the U.S. League of Women Voters)
Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates David Cicilline (D) for Congress Frederick Wysocki (I) for Congress
Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates Robert Lancia (R) for Congress James Langevin (D) for Congress