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2016Final results

2016 election for Rhode Island House District 53

Rhode Island House of Representatives · Rhode Island

Thomas J. Winfield (D) won with 57.1% of the vote, defeating Stephanie L. Westgate (R) by 14.4 points.

Thomas J. WinfieldDemocrat · winner · incumbent
57.1%3,540
42.7%2,648
6,199 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016

Races before and after

EvenD+30.22008D+20.62010D+26.32012D+14.42016D+5.32018D+1.32020

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET