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John
Francis Reed

Jack Reed is Rhode Island's longtime Democratic U.S. Senator, first elected in 1997, and is seeking re-election in 2026.

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25
positions
12
endorsements
12
jackreed.com ↗(opens in a new tab) X(opens in a new tab)
Opponents Michael Anthony Bahry I+ 1 more Compare race →

Background

John Francis "Jack" Reed is a Democratic U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, having served in the Senate since 1997. 2)5 Born and raised in Cranston, Rhode Island, he attended La Salle Academy before graduating from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point (B.S., 1971), earning a master's degree in public policy from Harvard Kennedy School, and receiving his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1982. 4-(R000122)/)14

Prior to his Senate career, Reed served as an officer with the 82nd Airborne Division and later as an associate professor at West Point, before practicing law at firms in Washington, D.C. and Providence. 14 He was elected to the Rhode Island State Senate for three terms (1985–1990) and then to the U.S. House of Representatives (1991–1997) before winning his first Senate seat. 4-(R000122)/)5

Reed is running as the Democratic candidate for re-election to his Senate seat in the November 2026 general election. 16 He has been an outspoken critic of the Trump administration's budget policies and has used his Senate platform to advocate on issues including health care and holding the executive branch accountable. 8917

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. Senate, Rhode Island
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Senator for Rhode Island
Website
jackreed.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Voting record

How John Francis Reed voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 23, 2023 to Sep 30, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
1,606
missed
0.5%
with their party’s majority
96%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 30, 2026 · Senate · PN1129 · Economy & jobs
    Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
    On the Nomination · Nomination Confirmed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 28, 2026 · Senate · S4668 · Education
    A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes.
    On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed · against their party's majority
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Aug 8, 2026 · Senate · PN1078 · Crime & public safety
    Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General
    On the Nomination · Nomination Confirmed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Aug 8, 2026 · Senate · HR6500 · Taxes & budget
    An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
    On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Aug 7, 2026 · Senate · HR5334 · Foreign policy & defense
    An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for other purposes.
    On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Jul 28, 2026 · Senate · PN1092 · Foreign policy & defense
    Walter Clayton, of New York, to be Director of National Intelligence
    On the Nomination · Nomination Confirmed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Jun 5, 2026 · Senate · S2 · Taxes & budget
    An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.
    On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Apr 16, 2026 · Senate · HJRES140 · Climate & energy
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
    On the Joint Resolution · Joint Resolution Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,606 votes →

Timeline

  1. Date unknown
    filing
    Reed reports approximately $3.13 million in receipts and $3.64 million cash on hand

    FEC-based race tracker data listed Reed with about $3.13 million in total receipts, $1.07 million spent, and $3.64 million cash on hand. The exact filing period for these figures was not specified in the sources reviewed.

    2026 Rhode Island U.S. Senate Election: Polls, Candidates ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Nov 3
    news
    Rhode Island U.S. Senate general election scheduled: Reed vs. McKay vs. Bahry

    The certified general-election ballot features incumbent Democrat Jack Reed, Republican Ray McKay, and independent Michael Bahry competing in the November 3, 2026 election.

    Meet the candidates: Michael Bahry for US Senate · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 9
    news
    Reed proposes ban on exploitative AI-enabled price discrimination

    Reed's Senate office posted a release titled 'Reed Seeks to Ban Exploitative AI-Enabled Price Discrimination,' calling for national regulation of surveillance pricing.

    Reed calls for national regulation of surveillance pricing · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 30
    endorsement
    The Steady State endorses Jack Reed for Rhode Island U.S. Senate

    The Steady State, an organization of former national-security, intelligence, diplomatic, military, law-enforcement, and homeland-security officials, announced its endorsement of Reed for the 2026 Senate race.

    THE STEADY STATE ENDORSES JACK REED FOR RHODE ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 26
    news
    Reed campaign characterized as quiet; Reed comments on Pentagon subpoena approach

    WPRI's political roundup reported no statewide or federal candidates were airing broadcast-TV ads and challengers had not raised significant sums. Reed said he would take a cautious approach to Pentagon subpoenas if Democrats regain the Senate and he again chairs Armed Services.

    Nesi's Notes: Sept. 26 · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 26
    news
    Reed announces $271 million Coast Guard contract for Naval Station Newport Pier 1

    Reed announced a $271 million Coast Guard contract for Naval Station Newport Pier 1, reported as part of WPRI's Sept. 26 political roundup.

    Nesi's Notes: Sept. 26 · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 24
    poll
    Poll shows Reed well ahead with 53% in Rhode Island Senate race

    A University of New Hampshire poll of 598 likely voters (fielded Sept. 17–21) found Reed at 53%, McKay at 33%, and Bahry at 5%, with 8% undecided. Reed's favorability stood at 35% favorable and 37% unfavorable.

    Poll: Matos, Loughlin in tight race for LG; Foulkes, Reed well ahead · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 15
    filing
    Rhode Island Board of Elections certifies Sept. 9 primary results

    The Rhode Island Board of Elections certified the primary results at its Sept. 15 meeting, officially advancing Reed to the general election against Republican Ray McKay and independent Michael Bahry.

    New Hampshire and Rhode Island Set Their November ... · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 9
    news
    Jack Reed wins Rhode Island Democratic primary for U.S. Senate

    Reed defeated Connor Burbridge and Luis Daniel Muñoz in the Democratic primary, capturing 76.8% (98,344 votes). Burbridge received 13.4% and Muñoz 9.8%.

    Rhode Island U.S. Senate Class II Democratic primary election results 2026 - The Boston Globe · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs (JACPAC) organization
    Listed as a Reed endorser in a compiled election reference; announcement date not verified from primary sources. en.wikipedia.org
  • AIPAC organization
    Listed as a Reed endorser in a compiled election reference; announcement date not verified from primary sources. en.wikipedia.org
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Listed as a Reed endorser in a compiled election reference; announcement date not verified from primary sources. en.wikipedia.org
  • Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) union
    AFA-CWA's 2026 endorsement page lists Jack Reed for Senate; no individual announcement date given. afacwa.org
  • J Street organization
    Listed as a Reed endorser in a compiled election reference; announcement date not verified from primary sources. en.wikipedia.org
  • League of Conservation Voters organization
    Listed as a Reed endorser in a compiled election reference; announcement date not verified from primary sources. en.wikipedia.org
  • Population Connection organization
    Listed as a Reed endorser in a compiled election reference; announcement date not verified from primary sources. en.wikipedia.org
  • VoteVets organization
    Listed as a Reed endorser in a compiled election reference; announcement date not verified from primary sources. en.wikipedia.org
  • The Steady State organization
    Organization of former national-security, intelligence, diplomatic, military, law-enforcement, and homeland-security officials endorsed Reed. steadystate1.substack.com · Sep 30, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    Largest federal employees' union endorsed Reed along with two Rhode Island House incumbents for reelection. afge.org · Sep 8, 2026
  • Providence Streets Coalition (PVD Streets) organization
    Local transportation and street-safety advocacy coalition endorsed Reed in the 2026 primary election; announcement also described support from Save RIPTA. pvdstreets.org · Aug 21, 2026
  • GIFFORDS PAC organization
    Gun-violence-prevention advocacy organization endorsed Reed for reelection. giffords.org · Apr 3, 2026

Past elections

General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2020U.S. Senate RI · DWon328,57466.5%

Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$4.47M
Spent
$3.38M
Cash on hand
$3.09M

As of Aug 20, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record S6RI00163(opens in a new tab)

Sources 25

  1. [1] Budget | Senator Jack Reed(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Climate & Environment | Senator Jack Reed(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  3. [3] Rhode Island U.S. Senate Class II Democratic primary election results 2026 - The Boston Globe(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  4. [4] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  5. [5] Gun Safety(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  6. [6] Health Care | Senator Jack Reed(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  7. [7] Justice & Law Enforcement(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  8. [8] Reed calls for national regulation of surveillance pricing(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  9. [9] Education(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  10. [10] Issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  11. [11] THE STEADY STATE ENDORSES JACK REED FOR RHODE ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  12. [12] Meet the candidates: Michael Bahry for US Senate(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  13. [13] Nesi's Notes: Sept. 26(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
  14. [14] Poll: Matos, Loughlin in tight race for LG; Foulkes, Reed well ahead(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  15. [15] Housing | Senator Jack Reed(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  16. [16] Press Release- PVD Streets Endorses Reed and others - Google Docs(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2026
  17. [17] 2026 Rhode Island U.S. Senate Election: Polls, Candidates ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  18. [18] New Hampshire and Rhode Island Set Their November ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  19. [19] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Three Rhode Island Incumbents for Reelection to Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 8, 2026
  20. [20] GIFFORDS PAC endorses Jack Reed for US Senate(opens in a new tab) Apr 3, 2026
  21. [21] Reed Delivers Speech Opposing Anti-Voter SAVE Act(opens in a new tab) Mar 21, 2026
  22. [22] [2025-07-03] Senators Reed and Coons Release Joint Statement on...(opens in a new tab) Jul 3, 2025
  23. [23] 2026 United States Senate election in Rhode Island(opens in a new tab) Jul 3, 2025
  24. [24] Reed Statement on SCOTUS Overturning Roe v. Wade(opens in a new tab) Jun 24, 2022
  25. [25] Immigration | Senator Jack Reed(opens in a new tab) Jan 1, 2013
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