Rhode Island House
Filing Deadline: June 25, 2008 • Primary Date: Sept. 9, 2008 • General Election: Nov. 4, 2008District Profile: Ethnically, this district is the more French-Canadian and the less Italian of the two Rhode Island districts. Politically, it is strongly Democratic. Full Profile
2006 results: Patrick Kennedy (D) defeated Jonathan Scott (R) by 69-23%.
Incumbent
Patrick Kennedy (D)Elected in 1994; Seeking eighth term.
Challengers
None
District Profile: The 2nd also includes the fastest-growing part of the state: South County, which is not an official place but the common name for Rhode Island south of East Greenwich. Full Profile
2006 results: Jim Langevin (D) defeated Rod Driver (I) by 73-27%.
Incumbent
Jim Langevin (D)Elected in 2000; Seeking fifth term.
Challengers
None
Race Rankings
Based on likelihood of seat switching party control
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Ill.-11
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Va.-11
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N.Y.-25
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Ariz.-01
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Texas-22
(Lampson-D)6.
N.J.-03
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N.J.-07
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N.M.-01
(Open-R)9.
Ohio-16
(Open-R)10.
Ohio-15
(Open-R)Previous Coverage
Check out National Journal's coverage of previous Rhode Island house races.
