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2023Final resultsSpecial election

2023 special election for Rhode Island's 1st District

U.S. House · Rhode Island

Gabe Amo (D) won with 64.9% of the vote, defeating Gerry W., Leonard Jr. (R) by 29.8 points.

Gabe AmoDemocrat · winner
64.9%43,290
35.1%23,393
66,683 votes

Source: Federal Election CommissionUpdated Oct 3, 2026, 3:20 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2023

Races before and after

EvenD+29.52020 Pres.D+28.22022D+29.82023 special electionD+31.02024D+41.12026

Source: Past results: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)

Money in this race

Each line compares the two campaigns on one scale.

No DemocratGerry W., Leonard Jr.
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Raised by the campaign
$303.3K
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Spent by the campaign
$303.3K
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Cash on hand
$0

Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 4, 2024.

Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 4, 2024