Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District

Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District

Incumbent

Seth Magaziner

Assumed office: January 3, 2023

Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives is represented by Seth Magaziner (D).

As of the 2020 Census, Rhode Island representatives represented an average of 549,082 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 527,624 residents.

Elections

2024

See also: Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024

Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (September 10 Republican primary)

Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (September 10 Democratic primary)

General election

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

General election for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2

Incumbent Seth Magaziner and Steven Corvi are running in the general election for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
		Seth Magaziner (D)
		Steven Corvi (R)

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2

Incumbent Seth Magaziner advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2 on September 10, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Seth Magaziner	100.0	24,661

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source	Total votes: 24,661
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2

Steven Corvi advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2 on September 10, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steven Corvi	100.0	10,452

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 10,452
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2022

See also: Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2

Seth Magaziner defeated Allan Fung and Bill Gilbert in the general election for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Seth Magaziner (D)	50.4	101,432
		Allan Fung (R)	46.7	93,969
		Bill Gilbert (Independent)	2.7	5,489
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	199

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 201,089
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Patricia Landy (Independent)
• Donn Antonia (Independent)
• John Ritchie (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2 on September 13, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Seth Magaziner	54.0	30,309
		David Segal	16.2	9,067
		Sarah Morgenthau	11.9	6,696
		Joy Fox	10.9	6,112
		Omar Bah	4.6	2,600
		Spencer Dickinson	2.3	1,318

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 56,102
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Edwin Pacheco (D)
• Donald Keith (D)
• Michael Neary (D)
• Cameron Moquin (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2

Allan Fung advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2 on September 13, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Allan Fung	100.0	12,113

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Robert Lancia (R)
• Jessica de la Cruz (R)
• Donald F. Robbio (R)

2020

See also: Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2

Incumbent Jim Langevin defeated Robert Lancia in the general election for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Langevin (D)	58.2	154,086
		Robert Lancia (R)	41.5	109,894
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	577

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 264,557
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2

Incumbent Jim Langevin defeated Dylan Conley in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2 on September 8, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Langevin	70.1	31,607
		Dylan Conley	29.9	13,485

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 45,092
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2

Robert Lancia defeated Donald F. Robbio in the Republican primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2 on September 8, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Lancia	73.5	7,485
		Donald F. Robbio	26.5	2,705

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,190
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2018

See also: Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2

Incumbent Jim Langevin defeated Salvatore Caiozzo in the general election for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Langevin (D)	63.5	126,476
		Salvatore Caiozzo (R)	36.3	72,271
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	450

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 199,197
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2

Incumbent Jim Langevin advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2 on September 12, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Langevin	100.0	44,634

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2

Salvatore Caiozzo advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Rhode Island District 2 on September 12, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Salvatore Caiozzo	100.0	15,398

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2016

See also: Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Jim Langevin (D) defeated Rhue Reis (R), Salvatore Caiozzo (I), and Jeffrey Johnson (I) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Langevin defeated Steven Archer and John Hamilton in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2016.

U.S. House, Rhode Island District 2 General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jim Langevin Incumbent	58.1%	133,108
	Republican	Rhue Reis	30.7%	70,301
	Independent	Jeffrey Johnson	7.1%	16,253
	Independent	Salvatore Caiozzo	3.9%	8,942
	K.A.	Write-in	0.2%	544
Total Votes				229,148
Source: Rhode Island Board of Elections

U.S. House, Rhode Island District 2 Democratic Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Jim Langevin Incumbent	64.4%	16,334
Steven Archer	18.8%	4,768
John Hamilton	16.8%	4,272
Total Votes		25,374
Source: Rhode Island Board of Elections

2014

See also: Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District elections, 2014

The 2nd Congressional District of Rhode Island held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Jim Langevin (D) defeated Rhue Reis (R) in the general election.

U.S. House, Rhode Island District 2 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	James R. Langevin Incumbent	62.2%	105,716
	Republican	Rhue Reis	37.6%	63,844
	K.A.	Write-in	0.2%	344
Total Votes				169,904
Source: Rhode Island Board of Elections

2012

See also: Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District elections, 2012

The 2nd Congressional District of Rhode Island held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. Incumbent James R. Langevin won re-election in the district.

U.S. House, Rhode Island District 2 General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	James R. Langevin Incumbent	55.7%	124,067
	Republican	Michael G. Riley	35.1%	78,189
	Independent	Abel G. Collins	9.1%	20,212
	Write-In	K.A.	0.1%	192
Total Votes				222,660
Source: Rhode Island Board of Elections "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

2010

On November 2, 2010, James Langevin won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Mark S. Zaccaria (R) and John O. Matson (I) in the general election.

U.S. House, Rhode Island District 2 General Election, 2010
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	James R. Langevin incumbent	59.9%	104,442
	Republican	Mark S. Zaccaria	31.8%	55,409
	Independent	John O. Matson	8.4%	14,584
Total Votes				174,435

2008

On November 4, 2008, James Langevin won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Mark Zaccaria (R) in the general election.

U.S. House, Rhode Island District 2 General Election, 2008
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	James Langevin incumbent	70%	158,416
	Republican	Mark Zaccaria	29.8%	67,433
Total Votes				226,234

2006

On November 7, 2006, James Langevin won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Rod Driver (I) in the general election.

U.S. House, Rhode Island District 2 General Election, 2006
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	James Langevin incumbent	72.7%	140,315
	Independent	Rod Driver	27.3%	52,729
Total Votes				193,044

2004

On November 2, 2004, James Langevin won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Arthur Chuck Barton III (R), Edward M. Morabito (I), Dorman J. Hayes, Jr. (Socialist) and write-in candidates in the general election.

U.S. House, Rhode Island District 2 General Election, 2004
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	James Langevin incumbent	74.5%	154,392
	Republican	Arthur Chuck Barton III	20.8%	43,139
	Independent	Edward M. Morabito	3%	6,196
	Socialist	Dorman J. Hayes, Jr	1.6%	3,303
	Write-in	Write-in	0.1%	135
Total Votes				207,165

2002

On November 5, 2002, James Langevin won re-election to the United States House. He defeated John O. Matson (R), Dorman Hayes (Independent Home Protection) and Write-in candidates in the general election.

U.S. House, Rhode Island District 2 General Election, 2002
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	James Langevin incumbent	76.3%	129,390
	Republican	John O. Matson	22.3%	37,767
	Independent Home Protection	Dorman Hayes	1.4%	2,327
	Write-in	Write-in	0.1%	126
Total Votes				169,610

2000

On November 7, 2000, James Langevin won election to the United States House. He defeated Robert Tingle (R), Rod Driver (Conscience for Congress), Dorman Hayes (Green) and Write-in candidates in the general election.

U.S. House, Rhode Island District 2 General Election, 2000
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	James Langevin	62.2%	123,805
	Republican	Robert Tingle	14%	27,932
	Conscience for Congress	Rod Driver	21.4%	42,625
	Green	Dorman Hayes	2.3%	4,536
	Write-in	Write-in	0.1%	123
Total Votes				199,021

1994

On November 8, 1994, Jack Reed won re-election to the United States House. He defeated A. John Elliot (R) in the general election.

U.S. House, Rhode Island District 2 General Election, 1994
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jack Reed incumbent	68%	119,659
	Republican	A. John Elliot	32%	56,348
Total Votes				176,007

1992

On November 3, 1992, Jack Reed won re-election to the United States House. He defeated James W. Bell (R), Thomas J. Ricci (I) and John Turnbull (Independent Thinking) in the general election.

U.S. House, Rhode Island District 2 General Election, 1992
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jack Reed incumbent	70.7%	144,450
	Republican	James W. Bell	24.5%	49,998
	Independent	Thomas J. Ricci	3.3%	6,715
	Independent Thinking	John Turnbull	1.6%	3,250
Total Votes				204,413

1990

On November 6, 1990, Jack Reed won election to the United States House. He defeated Gertrude M. Coxe (R) in the general election.

U.S. House, Rhode Island District 2 General Election, 1990
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	John F. Reed	59.2%	108,818
	Republican	Gertude M. Coxe	40.8%	74,953
Total Votes				183,771

Redistricting

2020-2021

See also: Redistricting in Rhode Island after the 2020 census

Rhode Island enacted new congressional district boundaries on February 16, 2022, when Gov. Dan McKee (D) signed redistricting legislation that the General Assembly had approved the day before. The State House of Representatives passed the district boundaries, 57-6, with 53 Democrats and four Republicans voting in favor and four Republicans and two Democrats voting against. The State Senate approved the new maps 29-9 with all 'yes' votes from Democrats and five Republicans and four Democrats voting 'no.'

Patrick Anderson and Katherine Gregg wrote in The Providence Journal that "ruling Democrats didn't make major map changes to protect the state's Second Congressional District from a GOP takeover attempt, even after incumbent U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin announced he would not run for reelection. In the last redistricting a decade ago, the Assembly shifted tens of thousands of Democratic voters from the second district into the first district, benefitting Rep. David Cicilline, who was facing his first reelection campaign."

How does redistricting in Rhode Island work? In Rhode Island, both congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn by the Rhode Island General Assembly. These lines are subject to veto by the governor.

An 18-member advisory commission established in 2011 can recommend congressional and state legislative redistricting plans to the state legislature. The legislature may "adopt, modify, or ignore the commission's proposals." The composition of the commission is as follows:

1. The majority leader of the Rhode Island State Senate chooses four commissioners who are state legislators and three who are not, for a total of seven commissioners.
2. The majority leader of the Rhode Island House of Representatives chooses four commissioners who are state legislators and three who are not, for a total of seven commissioners.
3. The minority leader of the Rhode Island State Senate chooses two commissioners who are state legislators.
4. The minority leader of the Rhode Island House of Representatives chooses two commissioners who are state legislators.

The Rhode Island Constitution requires that state legislative districts be compact.

State statutes require that congressional and state legislative districts meet the following criteria:

1. Districts should be contiguous.
2. Districts should "reflect natural, historical, geographical, and municipal and other political lines, 'as well as the right of all Rhode Islanders to fair representation and equal access to the political process.'"
3. "The lines of state House, state Senate and congressional districts [should] coincide–or at least, if they do not overlap completely, they should avoid creating voting precincts with distinct ballot options where the precinct has fewer than 100 people."

Rhode Island District 2
until January 2, 2023

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Rhode Island District 2
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2010-2011

This is the 2nd Congressional District prior to the 2010 redistricting.

See also: Redistricting in Rhode Island after the 2010 census

The R.I. Reapportionment Commission approved a new congressional map in 2010 based on census data.

District analysis

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

See also: FiveThirtyEight's elasticity scores

2024

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is D+4. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 4 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Rhode Island's 2nd the 170th most Democratic district nationally.

Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have defeated Donald Trump (R) 56.1%-42.4%.

2022

Heading into the 2022 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+4. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 4 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Rhode Island's 2nd the 170th most Democratic district nationally.

Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have received 56.1% of the vote in this district and Donald Trump (R) would have received 42.4%.

2018

Heading into the 2018 elections, based on results from the 2016 and 2012 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+6. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 6 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District the 160th most Democratic nationally.

FiveThirtyEight's September 2018 elasticity score for states and congressional districts measured "how sensitive it is to changes in the national political environment." This district's elasticity score was 1.13. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 1.13 points toward that party.

See also

• Redistricting in Rhode Island
• Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024
• Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022
• Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020
• Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District election, 2018

External links

• GovTrack District 2

Footnotes

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Rhode Island's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Jack Reed (D)

Sheldon Whitehouse (D)

Representatives

District 1

Gabe Amo (D)

District 2

Seth Magaziner (D)

Democratic Party (4)