Rhode Island Campaign Finance Overview
Rhode Island ranks 42th among all U.S. states and territories in total federal campaign fundraising for the 2024 election cycle. Federal candidates from Rhode Island raised a combined $16.6M and spent $14.6M during this period. The state is home to 25 federal candidates who filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Individual donors from Rhode Island ZIP codes contributed $26.3M across 79 ZIP codes tracked in FEC filings, making the state a significant source of political contributions nationwide.
Party Breakdown in Rhode Island
| Party | Candidates | Total Raised | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 18 | $15.7M | 95.1% |
| Republicans | 7 | $818K | 4.9% |
Democratic candidates in Rhode Island outraised their Republican counterparts by $14.9M, reflecting the state's fundraising dynamics in the 2024 cycle.
Office Breakdown: Senate vs House
| Office | Candidates | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | 4 | $7.5M |
| House | 21 | $9.0M |
Top 10 Fundraising Candidates in Rhode Island
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Office | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitehouse, Sheldon | DEM | Senate | $6.8M |
| 2 | Amo, Gabriel F | DEM | House | $2.6M |
| 3 | Magaziner, Seth | DEM | House | $2.0M |
| 4 | Carlson, Don | DEM | House | $1.0M |
| 5 | Regunberg, Aaron | DEM | House | $796K |
| 6 | Matos, Sabina | DEM | House | $683K |
| 7 | Cano, Sandra C | DEM | House | $367K |
| 8 | Leonard, Gerry W JR | REP | House | $303K |
| 9 | Morgan, Patricia L | REP | Senate | $296K |
| 10 | Costa, Michael J | DEM | Senate | $252K |
Top Donor ZIP Codes in Rhode Island
| ZIP Code | City | Total Donated |
|---|---|---|
| 02906 | Providence | $4.3M |
| 02903 | Providence | $1.6M |
| 02806 | Barrington | $1.6M |
| 02840 | Newport | $1.6M |
| 02895 | Woonsocket | $1.5M |
| 02835 | Jamestown | $1.0M |
| 02818 | East Greenwich | $1.0M |
| 02842 | Middletown | $821K |
| 02852 | North Kingstown | $790K |
| 02871 | Portsmouth | $754K |
The wealthiest donor ZIP code in Rhode Island is 02906 in Providence, where individual donors contributed $4.3M to federal campaigns.
Fundraising vs Spending
Across all federal candidates in Rhode Island, total spending reached $14.6M against $16.6M raised, representing a 88% burn rate. Candidates in this state retained a portion of their fundraising for future use or reserves.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money was raised by federal candidates in Rhode Island in 2024?
Federal candidates from Rhode Island raised a combined $16.6M during the 2024 election cycle, ranking the state 42th out of all U.S. states and territories. This includes 18 Democratic and 7 Republican candidates who filed with the FEC.
Which candidate raised the most money in Rhode Island?
The top fundraiser in Rhode Island was Whitehouse, Sheldon, who raised $6.8M running for Senate as a DEM candidate.
What ZIP code in Rhode Island donates the most to political campaigns?
ZIP code 02906 in Providence, Rhode Island is the top-donating ZIP code with $4.3M in individual contributions to federal campaigns.
Do Democrats or Republicans raise more money in Rhode Island?
Democrats outraise Republicans in Rhode Island, with Democratic candidates collecting $15.7M (95.1%) compared to $818K (4.9%) for Republicans.
Methodology
All data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings for the 2024 election cycle. Candidate totals reflect money raised and spent as reported in official FEC filings. Donor ZIP code totals are based on itemized individual contribution records where the donor's residence is in Rhode Island. Party classifications reflect the candidate's FEC filing designation.