Providence, Rhode Island — Presidential Election Results
Providence, Rhode Island has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024).
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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 | 142,469 | 65.3% | 37.1 pts (81,091 votes) | 218,308 | — | 8.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 144,811 | 62.7% | 27.1 pts (62,474 votes) | 230,947 | -12.3 pts | 6.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 167,442 | 66.0% | 34.1 pts (86,432 votes) | 253,630 | +7.3 pts | 6.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 159,520 | 66.5% | 34.9 pts (83,735 votes) | 239,789 | +0.8 pts | 7.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 142,899 | 57.5% | 20.9 pts (52,017 votes) | 248,474 | -13.3 pts | 5.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 165,012 | 60.5% | 22.9 pts (62,461 votes) | 272,667 | +1.1 pts | 2.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 150,102 | 55.7% | 14.0 pts (37,659 votes) | 269,679 | -9.0 pts | 0.4 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 | 622,378 | 35.1% of population |
| 2004 | 638,358 | 36.2% of population |
| 2008 | 627,889 | 40.4% of population |
| 2012 | 631,229 | 38.0% of population |
| 2016 | 634,922 | 39.1% of population |
| 2020 | 660,044 | 41.3% of population |
| 2024 | 675,912 | 39.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Providence shifted 25.4 points toward the Republican 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
Providence 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 Providence voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Providence 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 Providence?
Providence's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 14.3 points (37,659 votes) out of 269,679 total votes cast.
Has Providence ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Providence has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Providence?
The widest margin on record for Providence was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 39.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Providence relative to its population?
In 2024, 269,679 votes were recorded in Providence against a total population of 675,912 (39.9% 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 Providence a presidential bellwether county?
Providence 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%).