Politics & Government

Seth Magaziner Projected Winner In Rhode Island Congressional Race

The Associated Press also projected incumbent Gov. Dan McKee (D), as the winner in Rhode Island.

RHODE ISLAND — Seth Magazine is the projected winner over Allan Fung for Rhode Island's second U.S. Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.

"THANK YOU to the voters of Rhode Island for putting your faith in me to represent our state in Congress, and to all of the volunteers who worked so hard for our victory tonight," Magaziner tweeted. "You have my commitment that I will lead with Rhode Island values and always put working people first."

The race saw polls swing in several directions, but most pollsters predicted Fung would win. His polling peaked in early October, with a Boston Globe/Suffolk University poll showing Fung with an eight-point lead.

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Incumbent Dan McKee also won re-election for governor of Rhode Island, according to the Associated Press.

With 96 percent of precincts reported, the Democratic governor leads over Republican challenger Ashley Kalus 195,040-130-618 votes, according to unofficial results.

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The Associated Press has also called the race for U.S. Rep. David Cicilline (D), who leads over Allen Waters 94,012-53,028.

This is a developing story. Check back for election updates throughout the night.

Unofficial Statewide Election Results

Numbers represent vote totals.

96 percent of precincts reporting

GOVERNOR

  • Dan McKee (i) (D) —195,040
  • Ashley Kalus (R) — 130,618

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

  • Sabina Matos (i) (D) — 170,376
  • Aaron Guckian (R) — 143,464

ATTORNEY GENERAL

  • Peter Neronha (i) (D) — 204,390
  • Charles Calenda (R) — 127,365

SECRETARY OF STATE

  • Greg Amore (D) —196,637
  • Pat Cortellessa (R) — 127,365

TREASURER

  • James Diossa (D) — 179,652
  • James Lathrop (R) — 150,310

Bond Questions

Question 1, University of Rhode Island Bay Campus, $100 million for repairs and new facilities

  • YES — 185,581
  • NO — 136,441

Question 2, $250 million for new public school construction and repairs

  • YES — 237,310
  • NO — 86,760

Question 3, $50 million for green economy bonds

  • YES — 214,629
  • NO — 106,662

U.S House of Representatives

1st DISTRICT

  • David Cicilline (i) (D) — 94,012
  • Allen Waters (R) — 53,028

2nd DISTRICT

  • Seth Magaziner (D) — 95,650
  • Allan Fung (R) — 87,949

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