CQ Risk Rating: Leans Republican 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
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| Lincoln Chafee (R) | 222,588 | 57% |
| Bob Weygand (D) | 161,023 | 41% |
| Christopher Young (REF) | 4,107 | 1% |
| Kenneth P. Proulx (I) | 3,635 | 1% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 |
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| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Bob Weygand | 51,769 | 57% |
| Richard A. Licht | 38,281 | 43% |
| | Republican |
| Lincoln Chafee | 2,221 | 100% |
Source: Congressional Quarterly. To suggest updates and corrections: politics.feedback@cq.com
State Legislature | Urban Statistics | Registered Voters | U.S. Congress | Term Limits | Elections | Population | Miscellaneous
State Legislature
Legislature:
Meets January-May
House of Representatives:
100 members, 2-year terms
1999 breakdown:
14R, 86D; 72 men, 28 women
Salary:
$10,768
Phone:
(401) 222-2466
Senate:
50 members, 2-year terms
1999 breakdown:
8R, 42D; 39 men, 11 women
Salary:
$10,768
Phone:
(401) 222-6655
Urban Statistics
Providence:
Mayor Vincent A. Cianci, Jr. (I), Population 152,558
Warwick:
Mayor Scott Avedisian (R), Population 84,514
Cranston:
Mayor John O'Leary (D), Population 74,324
Pawtucket:
Mayor James Doyle (D), Population 69,068
East Providence:
Mayor Joseph S. Larisa, Jr., Population 48,389
Registered Voters
Voters do not register by party.
U.S. Congress
Senate:
1 D, 1 R
House:
2 D
Term Limits
For state offices:
No
Elections
1996 Presidential Vote:
Bill Clinton 60%,
Bob Dole 27%,
Ross Perot 11%
1992 Presidential Vote:
Bill Clinton 47%,
George Bush 29%,
Ross Perot 23%
1988 Presidential Vote:
Michael S. Dukakis 56%,
George Bush 44%
Population
1998 population (est.):
990,225
1990 population:
1,003,464
1980 population:
947,154
Percent change 1980-90:
+6%
Rank among states (1998):
43
White:
93%
Black:
5%
Asian or Pacific islander:
2%
Hispanic origin:
6%
Urban:
86%
Rural:
14%
Born in state:
63%
Foreign-born:
9%
Under age 18:
233,654 (24%)
Ages 18-64:
597,672 (61%)
65 and older:
156,103 (16%)
Median age:
36.2
Miscellaneous
Web:
www.state.ri.us
Capital:
Providence
Median household income:
$36,316 (1997)
Rank among states:
22
Total area:
1,231 sq. miles
Rank among states:
50
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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