Langevin, Cicilline Cruise to Easy Victory in RI Congressional Democratic Primaries

RHODE ISLAND—As expected, both of Rhode Island's incumbent Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives won their primaries Tuesday night with east.

Congressmen David N. Cicilline and Jim Langevin each cruised to victory with overwhelming majorities over their primary challengers.

In District 1, Cicilline garnered more than 20,000 votes, or 67 percent, compared to challenger and perennial candidate Christopher Young, who got 10,175 votes with 92 percent of precincts reporting, according to the state Board of Elections.

In District 2, Langevin garnered more than 14,5o0 votes over Steven Archer (4,500) and John Hamilton (3,900) with 94 percent of precincts reporting.

“I am honored and incredibly grateful to the Democratic voters of the Second District for their support. I cannot thank them enough," Langevin said. "It’s their support that keeps me going and their experiences that inspire me to continue my journey in public service. I have long said that I do not see my position as a birthright – I am merely a steward of a seat that belongs to the people of Rhode Island, and I will keep working hard every single day to represent Rhode Islanders to the very best of my ability. I also want to thank my primary opponents, John Hamilton and Steve Archer. I am encouraged to see more people interested in getting involved in our democracy, and I congratulate them on their respective campaigns."

Langevin said he "takes nothing for granted" and will be campaigning vigorously over the next 56 days. He faces Republican Rhue Reis in November. Reis did not face a primary challenge.

Cicilline faces Republican Russell Taub and Independents Rufus Bailey Jr. and Jeff Lemire in November.