Partisan Rating
D+22
Cook PVI / Presidential lean
2020 Result
Biden 59% / Trump 38%
Presidential election
Capital
Providence
4 Electoral Votes
Presidential Election Results 2012–2024
| Year | D % | R % | Winner | Margin | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 59% | 38% | Biden | D +21 | Biden +21; consistent with New England D trend. |
| 2016 | 54% | 39% | Clinton | D +15 | Clinton +15; some working-class Catholic erosion, but urban Providence holds. |
| 2012 | 63% | 35% | Obama | D +28 | Obama +28; strong labor union and minority voter coalition. |
State Voting Trend
Small, densely urban New England state. Catholic working-class tradition (once swing-voting) has given way to consistent D margins as social issues (abortion, LGBTQ rights) have sorted the electorate. Providence metro delivers D+30+.
Senator: Sheldon Whitehouse (D) • Governor: Daniel McKee (D) • Electoral Votes: 4 • Population: 1.1M