Rhode Island 2008 Presidential Election Results by County
In 2008, the Democratic candidate won 5 of Rhode Island's 5 counties.
| County | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | Barack Obama | Democratic | 16,162 | 62.4% | 26.6 pts | 25,905 |
| Kent | Barack Obama | Democratic | 48,406 | 57.6% | 17.4 pts | 84,074 |
| Newport | Barack Obama | Democratic | 25,479 | 60.7% | 23.2 pts | 41,997 |
| Providence | Barack Obama | Democratic | 167,442 | 66.0% | 34.1 pts | 253,630 |
| Washington | Barack Obama | Democratic | 39,082 | 59.1% | 20.3 pts | 66,160 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which party won the most counties in Rhode Island in 2008?
The Democratic candidate won 5 of Rhode Island's 5 counties in 2008, with 0 counties going to the other major party.
Which Rhode Island county had the closest presidential result in 2008?
Kent had the closest margin in Rhode Island in 2008, with Barack Obama (Democratic) winning by 17.4 points out of 84,074 total votes cast.
Which Rhode Island county had the widest presidential margin in 2008?
Providence had the widest margin in Rhode Island in 2008, with Barack Obama (Democratic) winning by 34.1 points.
How many counties are included in Rhode Island's 2008 presidential results?
This page covers 5 counties in Rhode Island for the 2008 presidential election, based on MEDSL/EveryElectionResult.com county-level returns.