Question 1

How did Bristol, Rhode Island vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Bristol, Rhode Island voted Democratic in 2024 with a margin of D+26.1. Kamala D Harris received 17,458 votes and Donald Trump received 10,048 out of 28,335 total votes cast, a 3.1-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Bristol, Rhode Island's political history?

Accepted Answer

Bristol, Rhode Island has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1988. The largest single-election swing was 39.3 points in 1896.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Bristol, Rhode Island?

Accepted Answer

Bristol, Rhode Island has a population of 50,490 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 88.3% non-Hispanic white, 4.2% Hispanic, 1.1% Black. About 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $114,490.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Bristol, Rhode Island?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Bristol, Rhode Island are Cumberland, Newport, Washington. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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