Rhode Island State Senate District 8
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Lori Urso Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Lori UrsoDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Lori Urso (Democratic) won by 31.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Lori UrsoIncumbentDemocratic
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
- 8,317
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLori UrsoWon Democratic 5,44765.5% IndependentCathyann Palocsik Independent 2,87034.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,198
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSandra C. CanoWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,51067.5% RepublicanCathyann Palocsik Republican 1,67832.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 100.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,251
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSandra C. CanoWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,61071.5% RepublicanRichard R. Karsulavitch Republican 2,61028.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 310.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,459
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSandra C. CanoWon Democratic 4,70772.9% RepublicanRichard R. Karsulavitch Republican 1,75227.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,176
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames E. Doyle IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,76094.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4165.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,388
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames E. Doyle IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,388100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,547
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames E. Doyle IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,43575.3% IndependentBeth M. Croll Independent 2,09224.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 200.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,244
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames E. Doyle IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,93363.0% RepublicanElizabeth M. Croll Republican 2,31137.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,182
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames E. Doyle IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,182100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,980
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames E. Doyle IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,980100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,301
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames E. Doyle IIWon Democratic 5,83070.2% IndependentMartin J. Healy Independent 2,47129.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,770
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam V. IronsWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,770100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,982
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank T. CaprioWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,982100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,243
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank T. CaprioWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,243100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,687
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank T. CaprioWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,12384.7% RepublicanAlfred S. Pennine Republican 56415.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,462
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank T. CaprioWon Democratic 2,71378.4% RepublicanNaomi Davis Young Republican 74921.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,740
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn OrabonaWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,88560.9% RepublicanLawrence J. Solitro Republican 1,11423.5% IndependentCharles G. Pinning Independent 60612.8% IndependentDonald C. Mantia Independent 1352.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,452
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn OrabonaWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,452100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,688
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn OrabonaWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,688100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,402
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn OrabonaWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,37276.6% RepublicanDennis J. Sousa Republican 83919.1% IndependentThomas Scorpio III Independent 1914.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,290
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn OrabonaWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,95674.8% RepublicanDennis J. Sousa Republican 1,33425.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,141
- Election day
- June 21, 1983
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1983, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn OrabonaWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,74881.6% RepublicanDennis J. Sousa Republican 39318.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,429
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1982)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn OrabonaWon Democratic 3,41677.1% RepublicanRoger Baffoni Republican 1,01322.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,616
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1982)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen J. Fortunato Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 2,97982.4% RepublicanGustav Whol Republican 63717.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,695
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1982)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen J. Fortunato Jr.Won Democratic 3,16567.4% RepublicanAnthony Bucci Jr. Republican 1,53032.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,120
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1982)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVincent J. BaccariWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,120100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,534
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVincent J. BaccariWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,37274.4% RepublicanThomas A. Peters Republican 1,16225.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,475
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVincent J. BaccariWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,55479.4% RepublicanGustav Wohl Republican 92120.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,448
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
Rhode Island Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVincent J. BaccariWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,23377.7% RepublicanThomas A. Peters Republican 1,21522.3%
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). Rhode Island State Senate District 8, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ri/senate/8. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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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:8
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026