Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Newport, Rhode Island voted Democratic in 2024 with a margin of D+25.3. Kamala D Harris received 27,332 votes and Donald Trump received 16,027 out of 44,618 total votes cast, a 4.5-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Newport, Rhode Island's political history?

Accepted Answer

Newport, 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 40.3 points in 1972.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Newport, Rhode Island?

Accepted Answer

Newport, Rhode Island has a population of 84,657 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 82.4% non-Hispanic white, 6.7% Hispanic, 3.4% Black. About 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $103,514.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Newport, Rhode Island?

Accepted Answer

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

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