Top Cities in Rhode Island by Political Donations

See which cities in Rhode Island donate the most to political campaigns. 15 cities, $4.6M in total donations.

Political participation varies widely across Rhode Island's cities and towns. This ranking shows which municipalities produce the most individual campaign contributions, based on donor mailing addresses in FEC filings. State capitals, college towns, and affluent suburbs often stand out, reflecting the intersection of income, education, and political engagement that drives campaign giving.

#CityTotalDonors
1WOONSOCKET$1.5M0
2WARWICK$951K0
3WAKEFIELD$598K0
4WESTERLY$504K0
5TIVERTON$477K0
6WARREN$209K0
7WEST WARWICK$153K0
8WEST GREENWICH$90K0
9WEST KINGSTON$78K0
10WASHINGTON COUNTY$50K0
11WYOMING$22K0
12VIRTUAL$2K0
13WEST GREENWICH, TO$1K0
14WOOD RIVER JUNCTION$1K0
15WAEWICK$1200

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Rhode Island donates the most to political campaigns?

The largest city or state capital in Rhode Island often leads, but affluent suburban communities can also rank high. The top 15 cities in Rhode Island have contributed a combined $4.6M to federal campaigns.

How do Rhode Island cities compare to each other?

City-level totals reflect both population and wealth. Larger cities produce more donors, but smaller wealthy communities can have higher per-capita giving. Click any city to see its detailed donation breakdown.

Are these donations only to local candidates?

No. These totals include all federal campaign contributions from donors in each Rhode Island city, regardless of whether the recipient candidate is local or from another state. Many donors give to national campaigns and out-of-state races.

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