Rhode Island's 1st Senate district
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American legislative district
Registration53% Democratic
8% Republican
39% No party preference
8% Republican
39% No party preference
Demographics39% White
13% Black
35% Hispanic
6% Asian
5% Multiracial
13% Black
35% Hispanic
6% Asian
5% Multiracial
Population(2023[1])27,368
| Rhode Island's 1st State Senate district | |||
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 Boundaries since 2022 | |||
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| Registration | 53% Democratic 8% Republican 39% No party preference | ||
| Demographics | 39% White 13% Black 35% Hispanic 6% Asian 5% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2023[1]) | 27,368 | ||
| Registered voters (May 2025[2]) | 14,503 | ||
Rhode Island's 1st Senate district is one of 38 districts in the Rhode Island Senate. It has been represented by Democrat Jake Bissaillon since December 2023.
Senate District 1 contains 13 precincts within the municipality of Providence, the state's capital and largest city.[3]
History
In 1994, voters passed a constitutional referendum shrinking the size of the Rhode Island General Assembly, with Senate membership decreasing from 50 members to 38. The changes took effect after the 2002 redistricting cycle.
List of members
- Jake Bissaillon (Democratic) Dec. 2023–present
- Maryellen Goodwin (Democratic) 2005–Apr. 2023 (died)
- Rhoda Perry (Democratic) 2003–2005 (redistricted)
- Maryellen Goodwin (Democratic) 1987–2003 (redistricted)
Past election results
Federal and statewide results
| Year | Office | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Governor | McKee 74.9 – 22.0% |
| 2020 | President | Biden 77.3 – 20.4% |
| Senate | Reed 82.4 – 17.3% | |
| 2018 | Senate | Whitehouse 81.2 – 18.4% |
| Governor | Raimondo 72.4 – 18.6% | |
| 2016 | President | Clinton 75.2 – 19.1% |
| 2012 | President | Obama 82.2 – 17.8% |
2022–present
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jake Bissaillon (inc.) | 5,773 | 95.42% | +12.64% | |
| Write-in | 277 | 4.58% | +3.76% | ||
| Total votes | 6,050 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jake Bissaillon | 904 | 82.78% | +1.84% | |
| Republican | Niyoka P. Powell | 179 | 16.39% | New | |
| Write-in | 9 | 0.82% | +0.33% | ||
| Total votes | 1,092 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maryellen Goodwin (inc.) | 3,138 | 80.94% | −16.01% | |
| Independent | Niyoka P. Powell | 720 | 18.57% | New | |
| Write-in | 19 | 0.49% | −2.56% | ||
| Total votes | 3,877 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
2012–2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maryellen Goodwin (inc.) | 7,492 | 96.95% | −0.30% | |
| Write-in | 236 | 3.05% | +0.30% | ||
| Total votes | 7,728 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maryellen Goodwin (inc.) | 5,452 | 97.25% | +14.57% | |
| Write-in | 154 | 2.75% | +1.84% | ||
| Total votes | 5,606 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maryellen Goodwin (inc.) | 6,267 | 82.68% | −14.99% | |
| Republican | Jeffrey O. Caminero | 1,244 | 16.41% | New | |
| Write-in | 69 | 0.91% | −1.42% | ||
| Total votes | 7,580 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maryellen Goodwin (inc.) | 4,488 | 97.67% | −0.39% | |
| Write-in | 107 | 2.33% | +0.39% | ||
| Total votes | 4,595 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maryellen Goodwin (inc.) | 6,048 | 98.06% | +20.99% | |
| Write-in | 120 | 1.94% | New | ||
| Total votes | 6,168 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
2004–2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maryellen Goodwin (inc.) | 3,466 | 77.07% | −7.81% | |
| Republican | Anthony F. Demings | 1,031 | 22.93% | +7.81% | |
| Total votes | 4,497 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maryellen Goodwin (inc.) | 5,631 | 84.88% | +2.15% | |
| Republican | Anthony F. Demings | 1,003 | 15.12% | −2.15% | |
| Total votes | 6,634 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maryellen Goodwin (inc.) | 4,215 | 82.73% | +6.72% | |
| Republican | Donald C. Izzo Jr. | 880 | 17.27% | +2.46% | |
| Total votes | 8,545 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
In 2004, Maryellen Goodwin was redistricted back to District 1, and the Senate was reduced from 50 to 38 members.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maryellen Goodwin (inc.) | 4,373 | 76.01% | +6.38% | |
| Republican | Donald C. Izzo Jr. | 852 | 14.81% | −2.80% | |
| Independent | Daniel J. Grzych | 516 | 8.97% | New | |
| Write-in | 12 | 0.21% | New | ||
| Total votes | 5,753 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
2002
In 2002, incumbent senator Maryellen Goodwin was redistricted to Senate District 4. Rhoda Perry, who represented District 3 until 2002, was elected from District 1.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rhoda Perry (inc.) | 7,040 | 82.39% | +4.67% | |
| Republican | Leo Trevino | 1,505 | 17.61% | New | |
| Total votes | 8,545 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
Until 2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maryellen Goodwin (inc.) | 3,069 | 77.72% | +2.25% | |
| Independent | Daniel J. Grzych | 880 | 23.28% | −0.99% | |
| Total votes | 3,949 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maryellen Goodwin (inc.) | 2,597 | 75.47% | −1.84% | |
| Independent | Daniel J. Grzych | 835 | 24.27% | +1.58% | |
| Write-in | 9 | 0.26% | New | ||
| Total votes | 3,441 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maryellen Goodwin (inc.) | 3,032 | 77.31% | +11.42% | |
| Independent | Daniel J. Grzych | 890 | 22.69% | −11.42% | |
| Total votes | 3,922 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maryellen Goodwin (inc.) | 2,618 | 65.89% | +4.38% | |
| Independent | Daniel J. Grzych | 1,355 | 34.11% | +2.31% | |
| Total votes | 3,973 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maryellen Goodwin (inc.) | 2,979 | 61.51% | −38.49% | |
| Independent | Daniel J. Grzych | 1,540 | 31.80% | New | |
| Independent | Mary C. Jones | 324 | 6.69% | New | |
| Total votes | 4,843 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maryellen Goodwin (inc.) | 4,025 | 100.00% | ||
| Total votes | 4,025 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
See also
References
- ↑ "State Senate District 1, RI". Census Reporter. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ↑ "Rhode Island Voter Registration". Rhode Island Department of State. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ↑ "Senator Jacob E. Bissaillon". State of Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ↑ "2024 General Election: Senator in General Assembly District 1". State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ↑ "2023 General Election: Senator in General Assembly District 1". State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ↑ "2022 General Election: Senator in General Assembly District 1". State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ↑ "2020 General Election: SENATOR IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 1". State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ↑ "2018 General Election: SENATOR IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 1". State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ↑ "2016 General Election: Senator in General Assembly District 1". State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ↑ "2014 General Election: SENATOR IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 1". State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ↑ "2012 General Election: SENATOR IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 1". State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ↑ "2010 General Election: SENATOR IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 1". State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ↑ "2008 General Election: SENATOR IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 1". State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ↑ "State Senate Results By District (2006)". State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ↑ "State Senate Results By District (2004)". State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ↑ "Results By District For RI Senate (2002)". State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ↑ "Results By District For RI Senate (2000)". State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ↑ "RI State Senator; RI GENERAL ELECTION, November 3, 1998". State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ↑ "Votes Cast For RI Senate (1996)". State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ↑ "General Election Vote For R.I. Senate (1994)". State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ↑ "Vote For Rhode Island Senate; November 3, 1992". State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ↑ "RI Senate (1990)". State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
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