The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island were held on November 8, 2016, to elect the two U.S. representatives from the state of Rhode Island, one from each of the state's 2 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 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. The primaries took place on September 13.
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2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island|
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Minority party |
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Party |
Democratic |
Republican |
Last election |
2 |
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Seats won |
2 |
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Seat change |
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Popular vote |
263,648 |
141,324 |
Percentage |
61.10% |
32.75% |
Swing |
0.14% |
6.05% |
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District results
Municipality results
Democratic
40–50%
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90% |
Republican
40–50%
50–60%
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Results of the 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island by district:
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2016 Rhode Island's 1st congressional district election|
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Incumbent Democrat David Cicilline, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 60% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+15.
Democratic primary
Results
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Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- H. Russell Taub, conservative activist[3]
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2016 Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district election|
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Incumbent Democrat James Langevin, who had represented the district since 2001, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 62% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+8.
Democratic primary
Results
Langevin defeated both primary challengers handily, with 64.9% of the vote to Archer's 18.8% and Hamilton's 16.8% in the September 13 primary.
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Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Rhue R. Reis, house contractor, casino worker and nominee for this seat in 2014[6]
Results
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General election
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