The Rhode Island Elections Project (RIEP) is an independent, nonpartisan initiative created by University of Rhode Island students Nicholas Labriola, an M.A. candidate in International Relations and Teaching Assistant in the Department of Political Science, and Fabio Muscianisi, an undergraduate student in Chemical Engineering. The project aims to make information about Rhode Island’s state legislative elections more accessible, transparent, and easier to understand for voters across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The website brings together interactive election maps, precinct-level election results, turnout analyses from 2012 to 2024, and tools that allow users to explore legislative districts and compare voting patterns over time. It also provides profiles of candidates running in this year’s elections, including summaries of their policy priorities, enabling voters to quickly learn about the individuals seeking public office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By presenting publicly available election data in a clear and user-friendly format, the Rhode Island Elections Project seeks to bridge the gap between government records and civic knowledge. The initiative encourages informed participation in local elections while demonstrating how data visualization and technology can strengthen democratic engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n