BRISTOL, R.I.__ For the first time since the 1970’s Rhode Islanders voted all blue in the 2014 Election. Despite, the national vote put Republicans in control of Congress, all major statewide and federal offices were won by Democrats in Rhode Island.
The results were as follows:
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Notably, Gina Raimondo is the first female to be elected governor of Rhode Island. In addition, according to her campaign Nellie Gorbea is the first Hispanic candidate to win a statewide office in New England.
The gubernatorial race was specifically interesting. Excluding Lincoln Chafee, Raimondo won with the fewest number of votes since 1930. A message was sent to both parties when voters gave Healey 21% of the popular decision.
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