Kent County, Rhode Island: null
Rhode Island · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+1.9
2024 Margin
R+5.8%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 2020
Voting Streak
Classification
170K
Population
Kent County, Rhode Island voted D+1.9 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 46,269 votes (49.67%). This represented a R+5.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 2020.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
6.2
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
-0.6/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+1.9
2020→2024 SwingR+5.8%
Voting StreakD since 2020
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population170,363
Median Age
43.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
47.3%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$85,732(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
84.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
6.4%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.9%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
3.0%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
72.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
7.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.3%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49.7%(46,269) | 47.8%(44,526) | D+1.9 | -5.8 |
| 2020 | 52.8%(49,113) | 45.1%(42,001) | D+7.6 | +8.3 |
| 2016 | 46.0%(37,788) | 46.7%(38,336) | R+0.7 | -18.4 |
| 2012 | 57.7%(45,564) | 40.0%(31,567) | D+17.7 | +0.3 |
| 2008 | 57.9%(48,406) | 40.4%(33,780) | D+17.5 | +5.8 |
| 2004 | 54.9%(42,830) | 43.2%(33,699) | D+11.7 | -12.8 |
| 2000 | 58.9%(43,265) | 34.4%(25,291) | D+24.5 | -4.9 |
| 1996 | 57.4%(41,018) | 27.9%(19,992) | D+29.4 | +16.4 |
| 1992 | 43.6%(35,934) | 30.6%(25,217) | D+13.0 | +8.9 |
| 1988 | 51.8%(37,221) | 47.8%(34,314) | D+4.0 | +16.7 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.2%(98,038) | 45.8%(82,806) | D+8.4 | -13.3 |
| 2020 | 60.8%(54,770) | 39.2%(35,255) | D+21.7 | +12.9 |
| 2018 | 54.3%(36,704) | 45.5%(30,749) | D+8.8 | -23.3 |
| 2014 | 66.0%(38,320) | 33.9%(19,663) | D+32.1 | +13.2 |
| 2012 | 59.3%(44,332) | 40.4%(30,217) | D+18.9 | -20.8 |
| 2008 | 69.6%(55,643) | 29.9%(23,885) | D+39.7 | +45.3 |
| 2006 | 47.2%(34,349) | 52.8%(38,370) | R+5.5 | -57.8 |
| 2002 | 76.2%(45,381) | 23.8%(14,209) | D+52.3 | +79.0 |
| 2000 | 35.8%(25,593) | 62.5%(44,714) | R+26.7 | -51.7 |
| 1996 | 61.7%(42,026) | 36.8%(25,022) | D+25.0 | +58.3 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 52.8%(36,122) | 44.1%(30,204) | D+8.7 | +9.0 |
| 2018 | 44.0%(29,673) | 44.4%(29,921) | R+0.4 | +4.4 |
| 2014 | 34.2%(20,176) | 39.0%(23,009) | R+4.8 | +12.7 |
| 2010 | 19.3%(12,199) | 36.8%(23,303) | R+17.5 | -6.6 |
| 2006 | 44.5%(32,515) | 55.5%(40,503) | R+10.9 | +9.4 |
| 2002 | 39.8%(24,139) | 60.2%(36,470) | R+20.4 | -7.5 |
| 1998 | 39.9%(22,202) | 52.7%(29,354) | R+12.8 | -4.0 |
| 1994 | 40.7%(27,546) | 49.5%(33,511) | R+8.8 | -35.0 |
| 1992 | 60.8%(47,746) | 34.5%(27,145) | D+26.2 | -23.0 |
| 1990 | 74.6%(48,702) | 25.4%(16,555) | D+49.3 | +51.4 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(59.3%) | Bernie Sanders(29.7%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(57.8%) | Hillary Clinton(39.8%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(60.9%) | Barack Obama(37.8%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee