Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District (RI-1)
Last updated · 5 sources
Gabe Amo, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2023.
The district includes all of Newport and Bristol counties and part of Providence County.
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 546,488, a median household income of $82,508, and a median age of 39.7. Of residents 25 and older, 38.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative

2026 election
Amo has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 2 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.
2 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 RI-1 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Amo (incumbent) | Democratic | $1,725,081 | $1,851,028 | Aug 20 |
| Kellie Eleanor Keenan | Republican | $12,771 | $2,332 | Aug 20 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 546,488
- Median household income
- $82,508
- Median age
- 39.7
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.1%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Rhode Island senators
Sheldon WhitehouseU.S. Senator for Rhode Island · Democrat
Jack ReedU.S. Senator for Rhode Island · Democrat
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026