Bristol County, RI
RI · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Bristol County, RI (Rhode Island) voted D+26.2 for Kamala Harris (Democrat) in the 2024 presidential election, with Harris receiving 17,458 votes (61.61%) to 10,048 (35.46%) for Trump.
This represents a R+3.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Bristol County is classified as a solid Democratic county. Bristol County has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1988. The county has a population of approximately 50,490.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 61.6%(17,458) | 35.5%(10,048) | D+26.2 | R+3.1 |
| 2020 | 63.5%(18,050) | 34.3%(9,745) | D+29.2 | D+7.1 |
| 2016 | 57.4%(14,609) | 35.2%(8,965) | D+22.2 | R+1.1 |
| 2012 | 60.7%(14,974) | 37.4%(9,231) | D+23.3 | R+3.5 |
| 2008 | 62.6%(16,162) | 35.9%(9,260) | D+26.7 | D+8.2 |
| 2004 | 58.4%(14,448) | 39.9%(9,855) | D+18.6 | R+3.1 |
| 2000 | 57.7%(13,424) | 36.0%(8,375) | D+21.7 | R+2.6 |
| 1996 | 56.6%(12,257) | 32.3%(6,988) | D+24.3 | D+11.4 |
| 1992 | 45.8%(11,414) | 33.0%(8,208) | D+12.9 | D+10.4 |
| 1988 | 51.0%(11,168) | 48.6%(10,626) | D+2.5 | D+13.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Bristol County, RI • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64.0%(35,104) | 36.0%(19,776) | D+27.9 | R+11.9 |
| 2020 | 69.9%(19,106) | 30.1%(8,213) | D+39.9 | D+13.1 |
| 2018 | 63.3%(13,441) | 36.5%(7,757) | D+26.8 | R+17.7 |
| 2014 | 72.1%(12,856) | 27.7%(4,940) | D+44.4 | D+17.6 |
| 2012 | 63.3%(14,556) | 36.5%(8,390) | D+26.8 | R+17.9 |
| 2008 | 72.2%(17,507) | 27.5%(6,657) | D+44.7 | D+45.3 |
| 2006 | 49.7%(10,435) | 50.3%(10,554) | R+0.6 | R+52.2 |
| 2002 | 75.8%(13,489) | 24.2%(4,308) | D+51.6 | D+75.9 |
| 2000 | 36.9%(8,163) | 61.2%(13,537) | R+24.3 | R+36.5 |
| 1996 | 55.5%(11,033) | 43.3%(8,615) | D+12.2 | D+53.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 61.8%(12,724) | 34.7%(7,134) | D+27.2 | D+1.0 |
| 2018 | 58.2%(12,316) | 32.0%(6,772) | D+26.2 | D+12.5 |
| 2014 | 39.9%(7,312) | 26.2%(4,806) | D+13.7 | D+28.1 |
| 2010 | 20.0%(3,950) | 34.4%(6,796) | R+14.4 | D+1.6 |
| 2006 | 42.0%(8,857) | 58.0%(12,236) | R+16.0 | D+1.2 |
| 2002 | 41.4%(7,555) | 58.6%(10,707) | R+17.3 | R+1.3 |
| 1998 | 36.2%(5,956) | 52.2%(8,587) | R+16.0 | R+10.0 |
| 1994 | 37.1%(7,164) | 43.1%(8,320) | R+6.0 | R+31.0 |
| 1992 | 61.2%(14,223) | 36.2%(8,410) | D+25.0 | R+15.0 |
| 1990 | 70.0%(13,415) | 30.0%(5,745) | D+40.0 | D+53.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab