The 2026 United States Senate election in Rhode Island will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Rhode Island. Democratic incumbent Jack Reed is seeking a sixth term. He is being challenged by Republican former state party committee member Raymond McKay.

Primary elections were held on September 9. Reed won the Democratic nomination with 76.8% vote against minimal opposition. In the Republican primary, McKay ran unopposed.

Republicans have not won a Senate election in Rhode Island since 2000.

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jack Reed, incumbent U.S. senator (1997–present)

Eliminated in primary Connor Burbridge, elder care worker Luis Daniel Muñoz, physician, independent candidate for governor in 2018, and Democratic candidate for governor in 2022

Declined Gina Raimondo, former U.S. secretary of commerce (2021–2025) and governor of Rhode Island (2015–2021)

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJack Reed (D)$4,213,768$2,580,394$3,642,761Connor Burbridge (D)$18,752$14,887$3,865Source: Federal Election Commission

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error ConnorBurbridge JackReed Other UndecidedUniversity of New HampshireAugust 20–24, 2026451 (LV)± 4.6%18%54%2%26%Embold ResearchAugust 3–11, 2026(LV)—12%61%6%20%University of New HampshireJune 18–23, 2026337 (LV)± 5.0%25%63%–12%University of New HampshireApril 16–20, 2026323 (LV)± 5.4%15%65%–20%

Results

Republican primary Candidates Nominee Raymond McKay, former member of the Rhode Island Republican Party State Central Committee, former president of the Rhode Island Republican Assembly, and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2024

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handRaymond McKay (R)$163,438$161,032$2,745Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Independents Candidates Declared Michael Bahry, theologian

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs ofThe Cook Political ReportSeptember 23, 2026Decision Desk HQOctober 2, 2026The EconomistOctober 3, 2026FiftyPlusOneOctober 3, 2026Fox NewsSeptember 22, 2026Inside ElectionsOctober 1, 2026RealClearPoliticsSeptember 24, 2026Sabato's Crystal BallSeptember 22, 2026Silver BulletinOctober 3, 2026Split TicketOctober 2, 2026

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of August 20, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJack Reed (D)$4,468,936$3,384,639$3,093,684Raymond McKay (R)$180,468$173,238$7,569Source: Federal Election Commission

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error JackReed (D) RaymondMcKay (R) Other UndecidedUniversity of New HampshireSeptember 17–21, 2026595 (LV)± 4.0%53%33%6%8%University of New HampshireAugust 20–24, 2026750 (LV)± 3.6%51%31%6%13%University of New HampshireJune 18–23, 2026664 (LV)± 3.9%52%35%1%12% University of New HampshireApril 16–20, 2026556 (LV)± 4.0%52%34%2%12%

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References

External links Official campaign websites Michael Bahry (I) Raymond McKay (R) Jack Reed (D)