2000 United States presidential election in Rhode Island


The 2000 United States presidential election in Rhode Island took place on November 7, 2000, and was part of the 2000 United States presidential election. Voters chose 4 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.
Rhode Island is one of the most reliable blue states in the country. This state was Democratic Party candidate Al Gore's best performance in the 2000 presidential election, winning with over 60% of the vote. Gore won all the counties and won all but two townships.
Nader took in 6.12% of the popular vote in the state, making Rhode Island his fourth best showing in the 2000 election after Alaska, Vermont and neighboring Massachusetts.

Primaries

Democratic Primary (March 7)

won the primary from Rhode Island and won every county except Bristol County and Washington County. The state was worth 32 delegates.
Al GoreBill Bradleyother
26,80119,0001,043
57%41%2%

Republican Primary (March 7)

This primary was one of the very few states Senator John McCain won in the 2000 Republican primaries against George W. Bush. He won every single county, town, and city in the state. He also won all of the state's 14 delegates.
John McCainGeorge W. Bushothers
21,75413,1701,196
60%36%4%

General Election Results by County

By congressional district

Gore won both congressional districts.
DistrictBushKerryRepresentative
31%63%Patrick J. Kennedy
33%60%Robert Weygand
33%60%James Langevin