Rhode Island has been a reliably Democratic state since 1988 and Hillary Clinton is expected to win the state’s 4 electoral votes.
Rhode Island Political Facts
Governor: Gina Raimondo (Democratic) – Current Term: 2015 – 2019
Senators:
U.S. Representatives: # of Representatives: 2
Electoral Votes: 4
Poll Hours – November 8th, 2016:
- Polls Open: 7 a.m.
- Polls Close: 8 p.m.
- Rhode Island Voting Information
- Notes: Opening times for the presidential preference primary and the statewide primary elections were allowed to be later than 7 a.m.[51]
Past Rhode Island Presidential Election Results
| Year | Democratic Candidate | % of Vote | Republican Candidate | % of Vote | ||
| 2012 | Obama | 63% | Romney | 35% |
| 2008 | Obama | 63% | McCain | 35% |
| 2004 | Kerry | 60% | Bush | 39% |
| 2000 | Gore | 61% | Bush | 32% |
| 1996 | Clinton | 60% | Dole | 27% |
| 1992 | Clinton | 47% | Bush | 29% |
| 1988 | Dukakis | 56% | Bush | 44% |
| 1984 | Mondale | 48% | Reagan | 52% |
| 1980 | Carter | 48% | Reagan | 37% |
| 1976 | Carter | 55% | Ford | 44% |
| 1972 | McGovern | 47% | Nixon | 53% |
| 1968 | Humphrey | 64% | Nixon | 32% |
| 1964 | Johnson | 81% | Goldwater | 19% |
| 1960 | Kennedy | 64% | Nixon | 36% |
Rhode Island State Facts
Population (2010 census): 1,052,567
Population Rank By State: 43
Population Growth Estimate (2010-2014): 0.2%
Capital: Providence
Largest City: Providence
State Nickname: The Ocean State
