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Rhode Island elections, 2014


A general election will be held in the U.S. state of Rhode Island on November 4, 2014. All of Rhode Island's executive officers are up for election as well as a United States Senate seat and both of Rhode Island's two seats in the United States House of Representatives. Primary elections were held on September 9, 2014.

Incumbent Democratic Governor Lincoln Chafee is eligible to run for re-election to a second term but has decided to retire. The Democratic nominee is Rhode Island Treasurer Gina Raimondo and the Republican nominee is Cranston Mayor Allan Fung. Also running are Robert J. Healey of the Moderate Party and two Independent candidates.

Incumbent Democratic Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island Elizabeth H. Roberts is term-limited and cannot run for re-election to a third term in office.

State Representative Frank Ferri, Cumberland Mayor Daniel McKee and Secretary of State of Rhode Island A. Ralph Mollis ran for the Democratic nomination, which McKee won with a plurality. State Senator Joshua Miller had considered running, but decided against it.


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