(Undated) -- There were three races for U.S. Senate and House seats in Rhode Island. First District incumbent Democrat David Cicilline defeated Republican challenger Patrick Donovan. Cicilline has said he will seek a top leadership position in the House Democratic structure. Also cruising to victories: 2nd District Representative Jim Langevin and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, both Democrats, over GOP challengers Salvatore Caiozzo and Robert Flanders, respectively.