In 2014 Doherty changed his party affiliation to Democrat .
Subsequent polling showed the race much closer and Cicilline defeated Doherty by 53 % to 41 % .
In 2014 Doherty changed Doherty 's party affiliation to Democrat .
Subsequent polling showed the race much closer and Cicilline defeated Doherty by 53 % to 41 % .