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Rhode Island 2024 ballot measures
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In 2024, five statewide ballot measure were on the ballot in Rhode Island for the election on November 5.
On the ballot
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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| Question 1 | Call for a state constitutional convention to be held |
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173,459 (38%) |
287,906 (62%) |
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| Question 2 | Issue $160.5 million in bonds for improvements to higher education facilities |
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281,672 (60%) |
189,173 (40%) |
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| Question 3 | Issue $120 million in bonds to increase the availability of housing in the state |
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308,949 (66%) |
160,536 (34%) |
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| Question 4 | Issue $53 million in bonds for environmental-related infrastructure, local recreation projects, and for preservation of land |
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315,973 (67%) |
152,478 (33%) |
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| Question 5 | Issue $10 million in bonds for funding for 1:1 matching grants to continue the Cultural Arts and Economy Grant program administered by the Rhode Island state council on the arts, and for improvements and renovations to the Tomaquag Museum, the Newport Contemporary Ballet, and the Trinity Repertory Company |
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263,551 (56%) |
203,769 (44%) |
Getting measures on the ballot
Rhode Island does not allow the initiative and referendum process. The Rhode Island State Legislature can refer constitutional amendments, statutes, and bond issues to the ballot for voter consideration.
Referring a constitutional amendment to the ballot requires a simple majority vote of each legislative chamber during one session. Referring a statute or bond issue also requires a simple majority vote of each legislative chamber during one session.
Historical facts
- See also: List of Rhode Island ballot measures
In Rhode Island, a total of 166 ballot measures appeared on statewide ballots between 1985 and 2022. One hundred thirty-one ballot measures were approved, and 35 ballot measures were defeated.
| Rhode Island statewide ballot measures, 1985-2021 | |||||||
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| Total number | Annual average | Annual minimum | Annual maximum | Approved | Defeated | ||
| # | % | # | % | ||||
State profile
| Demographic data for Rhode Island | ||
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| Rhode Island | U.S. | |
| Total population: | 1,055,607 | 316,515,021 |
| Land area (sq mi): | 1,034 | 3,531,905 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White: | 81.1% | 73.6% |
| Black/African American: | 6.5% | 12.6% |
| Asian: | 3.2% | 5.1% |
| Native American: | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander: | 0% | 0.2% |
| Two or more: | 2.8% | 3% |
| Hispanic/Latino: | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate: | 86.2% | 86.7% |
| College graduation rate: | 31.9% | 29.8% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income: | $56,852 | $53,889 |
| Persons below poverty level: | 17.3% | 11.3% |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015) Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Rhode Island. **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. | ||
Presidential voting pattern
Rhode Island voted for the Democratic candidate in all seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.
Pivot Counties (2016)
Ballotpedia identified 206 counties that voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012. Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. Of these 206 counties, one is located in Rhode Island, accounting for 0.5 percent of the total pivot counties.[1]
Pivot Counties (2020)
In 2020, Ballotpedia re-examined the 206 Pivot Counties to view their voting patterns following that year's presidential election. Ballotpedia defined those won by Trump won as Retained Pivot Counties and those won by Joe Biden (D) as Boomerang Pivot Counties. Nationwide, there were 181 Retained Pivot Counties and 25 Boomerang Pivot Counties. Rhode Island had one Boomerang Pivot County, 4.00 percent of all Boomerang Pivot Counties.
More Rhode Island coverage on Ballotpedia
- Elections in Rhode Island
- United States congressional delegations from Rhode Island
- Public policy in Rhode Island
- Endorsers in Rhode Island
- Rhode Island fact checks
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External links
See also
- 2024 ballot measures
- List of Rhode Island ballot measures
- Laws governing ballot measures in Rhode Island
- Campaign finance requirements for Rhode Island ballot measures
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- ↑ The raw data for this study was provided by Dave Leip of Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections.
