On Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris secured victory in Rhode Island, adding four electoral votes to her tally and reinforcing the Democratic Party’s stronghold in the state. The last occasion a Republican candidate triumphed in Rhode Island was in 1984, when Ronald Reagan emerged victorious over Walter Mondale. In the 2020 presidential election, President Joe Biden also achieved a significant win in Rhode Island, gaining more than 59% of the ballots cast against former President Donald Trump. In 2016, Hillary Clinton similarly performed well in the state, capturing more than 54% of the vote.

Given the consistent success of the Democratic Party in Rhode Island, it is common for presidential hopefuls to bypass extensive campaigning in the area. As the evening progressed, the results were officially announced, with Harris being declared the winner by 8:00 p.m. EST. This latest victory continues a long-standing trend of Democratic dominance in Rhode Island’s electoral landscape, solidifying the party’s influence in this Northeastern state.