Rhode Islanders elected some new state and local officeholders on Tuesday, while also keeping a number of incumbents in place.

Democrats saw strong turnout in Rhode Island, leading to several key victories, including for governor and lieutenant governor. Republicans lost ground in the General Assembly and will now hold only two seats in the State Senate.

Results for the 2026 Rhode Island U.S. House District 2 general election. Find Rhode Island and national elections results at BostonGlobe.com.

While both Rhode Island and Massachusetts saw good turnout in terms of early voting and mail-in ballots, many people are heading to the polls Tuesday to vote in this year’s elections.

Democratic incumbent Gabe Amo has won the race for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District seat, 12 News projects.

Democratic incumbent Jack Reed has won reelection to a sixth term representing Rhode Island in the U.S. Senate, the Associated Press projects. Read more:

Former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung has won the race for R.I. House District 15 as an independent candidate, 12 News projects.

In the video above, 12 News reporter Alexandra Leslie breaks down the race between Democrat David Morales and Republican Dave Talan, plus how both candidates feel about Providence

Tim and Ted are joined by Joe Fleming and Cara Cromwell to preview the big election storylines heading in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.