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Rhode Island

State government overview

The governor of Rhode Island is Dan McKee (Democratic), in office since March 2021. In Congress, Rhode Island is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 2 representatives. The Rhode Island General Assembly has a 38-seat Senate and a 75-seat House of Representatives. The next regular legislative election is in 2026.

Governor of Rhode Island

Dan McKee

Democratic · In office since March 2021

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Source: National Governors Association

Rhode Island in Congress

4 Democrats

U.S. Senate

U.S. House

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Rhode Island General Assembly

Senate · 38 seats
34 Democratic, 4 Republican
House of Representatives · 75 seats · 74 members listed
63 Democratic, 10 Republican, 1 Independent
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1,101,801
Population
$87,796
Median income
5.8%
Unemployment
40.6
Median age

Education

High school or higher89.7%
Bachelor's or higher37.7%
Graduate or professional15.4%

Housing

Median home value$404,200
Median rent$1,342
Homeownership rate63.6%
11.2%
Poverty rate
$47,150
Per capita income
65.0%
Labor participation

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)

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