Newport, Rhode Island — Presidential Election Results
Newport, Rhode Island has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 12.1 pts more Dem. than Rhode Island overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 20,790 | 54.9% | 17.3 pts (6,532 votes) | 37,838 | — | 12.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 22,992 | 57.0% | 15.8 pts (6,370 votes) | 40,337 | -2.6 pts | 5.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 25,479 | 60.7% | 23.2 pts (9,762 votes) | 41,997 | +7.6 pts | 4.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 23,463 | 59.5% | 20.9 pts (8,261 votes) | 39,452 | -2.3 pts | 6.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 22,851 | 55.7% | 18.9 pts (7,774 votes) | 41,045 | -0.9 pts | 4.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 29,486 | 63.9% | 29.8 pts (13,764 votes) | 46,148 | +9.9 pts | 9.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 27,332 | 61.3% | 25.3 pts (11,305 votes) | 44,618 | -4.4 pts | 12.1 pts more Dem. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 85,734 | 44.1% of population |
| 2004 | 85,509 | 47.2% of population |
| 2008 | 82,505 | 50.9% of population |
| 2012 | 83,206 | 47.4% of population |
| 2016 | 83,164 | 49.4% of population |
| 2020 | 85,511 | 54.0% of population |
| 2024 | 83,468 | 53.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Newport shifted 7.4 points toward the Democratic candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Newport has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Rhode Island's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Newport voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Newport has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Newport?
Newport's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 16.1 points (6,370 votes) out of 40,337 total votes cast.
Has Newport ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Newport has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Newport?
The widest margin on record for Newport was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 30.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Newport relative to its population?
In 2024, 44,618 votes were recorded in Newport against a total population of 83,468 (53.5% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Newport a presidential bellwether county?
Newport has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Rhode Island's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).