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2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| election_name | 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island |
| country | Rhode Island |
| type | legislative |
| ongoing | no |
| previous_election | 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island |
| previous_year | 2004 |
| next_election | 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island |
| next_year | 2008 |
| seats_for_election | Both Rhode Island seats to the United States House of Representatives |
| election_date | |
| party1 | Democratic Party (United States) |
| last_election1 | **2** |
| seats1 | **2** |
| seat_change1 | |
| popular_vote1 | **264,949** |
| percentage1 | **71.00%** |
| party2 | Republican Party (United States) |
| last_election2 | 0 |
| seats2 | 0 |
| seat_change2 | |
| popular_vote2 | 41,836 |
| percentage2 | 11.21% |
| map_image | {{Switcher |
| map_caption |
| [[File:United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island, 2006-08 results by district.svg|250px]] | District results | [[File:2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island by county.svg|250px]] | County results Democratic The 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island were held on November 7, 2006, to determine who will represent the state of Rhode Island in the United States House of Representatives. Rhode Island has two seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms.
Overview
| United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island, 2006 | Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 264,949 | 71.00% | 2 | — | |
| Independents | 66,363 | 17.78% | 0 | — | |
| Republican | 41,836 | 11.21% | 0 | — | |
| **Totals** | **373,148** | **100.00%** | **2** | **—** |
District 1
Incumbent Democrat Patrick J. Kennedy defeated Republican Jon Scott, a member of the Ocean State Policy Research Institute. This district covers the northern part of the state.
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | November 6, 2006 | |
| Rothenberg | November 6, 2006 | |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | November 6, 2006 | |
| Real Clear Politics | November 7, 2006 | |
| CQ Politics | November 7, 2006 |
District 2
Incumbent Democrat Jim Langevin defeated independent Rod Driver. The district covers the southern part of the state.
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | November 6, 2006 | |
| Rothenberg | November 6, 2006 | |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | November 6, 2006 | |
| Real Clear Politics | November 7, 2006 | |
| CQ Politics | November 7, 2006 |
References
References
- "2006 Election Statistics".
- (6 November 2006). "2006 Competitive House Race Chart". Cook Political Report.
- (6 November 2006). "2006 House Ratings". The Rothenberg Political Report.
- (6 November 2006). "2006 House". Sabato's Crystal Ball.
- (7 November 2006). "Battle for the House of Representatives". Real Clear Politics.
- "Balance of Power Scorecard: House". Congressional Quarterly Inc.
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