CQ Roll Call: RI-02 shifts toward GOP

CQ Roll Call released new race ratings that shifted RI-02 in Republicans’ favor.

Elections analyst Nathan Gonzales writes:

“Even though Biden would have carried Rhode Island’s 2nd District with 56 percent in 2020, a combination of the political environment, Democratic Rep. Jim Langevin not seeking reelection and a strong Republican candidate has created a takeover opportunity. Democrats will choose a nominee out of a competitive primary on Sept. 13. Meanwhile, likely GOP nominee Allan Fung will continue to ramp up his fundraising and campaign. An inexpensive media market will attract plenty of outside spending.”

NRCC Comment: “Even blue states like Rhode Island have had enough with one-party rule and are ready to elect Republicans to solve the problems Democrats have created.” – NRCC Spokeswoman Samantha Bullock