Key Takeaways — Rhode Island
  • Harris won Rhode Island by +21 in 2024 (59.0% vs 38.0%) — Safe D and the smallest state by area in the US (1,214 sq mi), with Providence as its political and economic center
  • Jack Reed's Senate seat is up in 2026 — Reed is the longest-serving senator from Rhode Island and the Armed Services Committee ranking member, a critical defense policy voice
  • Rhode Island has one of the highest union membership rates in the Northeast — its labor-heavy economy (healthcare, manufacturing, tourism) shapes its reliably Democratic politics
  • Providence was the first city in the US with a female mayor of color when Elorza was elected in 2014 — the city's progressive politics make it a microcosm of national Democratic coalition trends
Rhode Island politics
Safe D — 4 Electoral Votes

Rhode Island

Rhode Island (RI) — 4 Electoral Votes · Capital: Providence · Governor: Dan McKee (D)

2024 Presidential Election — Rhode Island

Source: Official 2024 General Election results — Harris +21.0. Margin: 21.0 pts.

Key Facts — Rhode Island

StateRhode Island (RI)
CapitalProvidence
Population1.1M
Electoral Votes4
GovernorDan McKee (D)
Senator 1Jack Reed (D)
Senator 2Sheldon Whitehouse (D)
Party LeanSafe D
2024 Trump38.0%
2024 Harris59.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Rhode Island vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Rhode Island voted for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 59.0% versus Trump's 38.0%. The state has 4 electoral votes.

Who are the current US senators from Rhode Island?

Rhode Island's two US senators are Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse. Both represent the state in the US Senate, where each senator serves a six-year term.

What is Rhode Island's political lean?

Rhode Island is rated "Safe D" in presidential elections. The state capital is Providence, and Rhode Island carries 4 electoral votes in the Electoral College.

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