2016Final results
2016 election for Rhode Island House District 61
Rhode Island House of Representatives · Rhode Island
Raymond H. Johnston Jr. (D) won with 65.0% of the vote, defeating James W. Obenchain (Ind) by 30.3 points.
Raymond H. Johnston Jr.Democrat · winner · incumbent
65.0%2,886
James W. ObenchainIndependent
34.7%1,539
4,440 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
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET