Summary
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.
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Overview edit
Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island by district:[1]
| District | Democratic | Republican | Others | Total | Result | ||||
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| Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
| District 1 | 87,060 | 59.49% | 58,877 | 40.23% | 416 | 0.28% | 146,353 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 2 | 105,716 | 62.22% | 63,844 | 37.58% | 344 | 0.20% | 169,904 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| Total | 192,776 | 60.96% | 122,721 | 38.80% | 760 | 0.24% | 316,257 | 100.0% | |
District 1 edit
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 edit
Candidates edit
Nominee edit
- David Cicilline, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary edit
- Matthew Fecteau, former United States Army Captain[2]
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Cicilline (incumbent) | 38,186 | 63.0 | |
| Democratic | Matthew Fecteau | 22,447 | 37.0 | |
| Total votes | 60,633 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary edit
Candidates edit
Nominee edit
- Cormick Lynch, former United States Marine and former JPMorgan Chase employee
Eliminated in primary edit
- Stanford Tran, Brown University medical student[4]
Declined edit
- John J. Loughlin Jr., former state representative and nominee for this seat in 2010[5][6]
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Cormick Lynch | 6,527 | 72.4 | |
| Republican | Stanford Tran | 2,483 | 27.6 | |
| Total votes | 9,010 | 100.0 | ||
General election edit
Jonathan Maciel also filed to run as an Independent.[7]
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Cicilline (incumbent) | 87,060 | 59.5 | |
| Republican | Cormick Lynch | 58,877 | 40.2 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 416 | 0.3 | |
| Total votes | 146,353 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 2 edit
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 edit
Candidates edit
Nominee edit
- James Langevin, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James Langevin (incumbent) | 44,512 | 100.0 | |
Republican primary edit
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.[9]
Candidates edit
Nominee edit
- Rhue Reis, house contractor and casino worker
Declined edit
- Mark Zaccaria, former Chair of the Rhode Island Republican Party and nominee for this seat in 2008 and 2010
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rhue Reis | 14,143 | 100.0 | |
General election edit
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James Langevin (incumbent) | 105,716 | 62.2 | |
| Republican | Rhue Reis | 63,844 | 37.6 | |
| n/a | Write-ins | 344 | 0.2 | |
| Total votes | 169,904 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References edit
- ^ Haas, Karen L. (March 9, 2015). "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2014". Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
- ^ "Ex-Army captain Matt Fecteau challenges Cicilline for U.S. House". Providence Journal. April 6, 2014. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
- ^ a b c d "2014 Statewide Primary". State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
- ^ DeQuattro, Dee (March 28, 2014). "A Republican ready to take on Cicilline". ABC6. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
- ^ Mooney, Tom (April 1, 2014). "Republican John J. Loughlin II mulls another run at Cicilline's House seat". Providence Journal. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
- ^ Kalunian, Kim (April 4, 2014). "Loughlin will not challenge Cicilline this year". WPRO. Archived from the original on April 8, 2014.
- ^ Armental, Maria (September 4, 2013). "Cumberland man announces run for Congress in R.I.'s 1st District". Providence Journal. Archived from the original on June 11, 2015. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
- ^ a b "2014 General Election Statewide Summary". Rhode Island Board of Elections. December 3, 2014. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
- ^ "Newcomer Republican Reis to challenge Democrat incumbent Rep. Langevin". Providence Journal. January 23, 2014. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
External links edit
- U.S. House elections in Rhode Island, 2014 at Ballotpedia
- Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets