Rhode Island State Senate District 24
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Melissa Murray Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Melissa MurrayDemocratic · Incumbent8 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Melissa Murray (Democratic) won by 15.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Melissa MurrayIncumbentDemocratic
Source: vote.sos.ri.gov, dated Oct 28
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Official results for Rhode Island
History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 7,735
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelissa MurrayWon Democratic 4,47657.9% RepublicanCraig J. Lacouture Republican 3,25942.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,913
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelissa MurrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,76356.2% RepublicanCraig J. Lacouture Republican 2,13643.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,095
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelissa MurrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,77295.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3234.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,482
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelissa MurrayWon Democratic 3,83259.1% IndependentGlenn F. Dusablon Independent 1,41821.9% IndependentRichard L. Garrepy Independent 90514.0% IndependentMichael Disney Independent 3275.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,752
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarc A. CoteWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,59997.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1532.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,185
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarc A. CoteWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,79573.2% IndependentMichael E. Moniz Independent 1,39026.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,885
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarc A. CoteWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,65096.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2353.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,233
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarc A. CoteWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,233100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,192
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarc A. CoteWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,192100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,482
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarc A. CoteWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,482100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,050
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeo R. BlaisWon(incumbent) Republican 7,97761.1% DemocraticSalvatore Lombardi Democratic 5,07338.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,390
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeo R. BlaisWon(incumbent) Republican 6,64564.0% DemocraticSalvatore Lombardi Democratic 3,74536.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,356
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick T. McDonaldWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,71361.1% RepublicanLawrence L. Goldberg Republican 3,64338.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,646
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick T. McDonaldWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,47558.5% RepublicanSara A. Whitright Republican 3,17141.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,696
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick T. McDonaldWon Democratic 4,04746.5% RepublicanKenneth A. Capalbo Republican 3,35038.5% OtherKathleen R. Healey Other 1,29914.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,914
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDomenic A. Disandro IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,36155.1% RepublicanKenneth A. Capalbo Republican 3,55344.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,812
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDomenic A. Disandro IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,812100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,001
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDomenic A. Disandro IIIWon Democratic 4,47756.0% RepublicanJoseph B. Cavanaugh Republican 3,52444.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,249
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam C. OneillWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,80973.6% RepublicanWilliam C. Dimick Republican 2,44026.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,100
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam C. OneillWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,83968.2% RepublicanWilliam L. Allen Republican 2,26131.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,045
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam C. OneillWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,23552.6% RepublicanJoseph B. Cavanaugh Republican 3,81047.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,316
- Election day
- June 21, 1983
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1983, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam C. OneillWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,92258.0% RepublicanJoseph B. Cavanaugh Republican 1,39442.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,245
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1982)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam C. OneillWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,245100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,219
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1982)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam C. OneillWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,219100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,889
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1982)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam C. OneillWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,889100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,909
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1982)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam C. OneillWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,909100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,153
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam C. OneillWon Democratic 6,81267.1% RepublicanRobert L. Considine Republican 3,34132.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,135
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanE. Rex ComanWon(incumbent) Republican 3,65751.3% DemocraticWilliam P. Shields Democratic 3,47848.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,821
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island Senate District 24, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanE. Rex ComanWon(incumbent) Republican 4,31255.1% DemocraticRobert W. Fraser Democratic 3,50944.9%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ri/sldu:24
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026