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Rhode Island · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. Senate

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John Francis Reed Democratic · Incumbent Jack Reed is Rhode Island's longtime Democratic U.S. Senator, first elected in 1997, and is seeking re-election in 2026. Full profile → Michael Anthony Bahry Independent Independent U.S. Senate candidate Michael Bahry is a theology instructor at Salve Regina University challenging incumbent Sen. Jack Reed in Rhode Island. Full profile → Raymond T. McKay Republican Republican challenger Raymond T. McKay is running for Rhode Island's U.S. Senate seat against incumbent Jack Reed in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueJohn Francis Reed
Democratic
Michael Anthony Bahry
Independent
Raymond T. McKay
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports job creation, middle-class tax relief, and fiscal discipline Voted 8 yes · 19 no Supports redirecting military spending to domestic economic priorities Supports energy independence, cutting wasteful spending, balancing budget
HousingSupports expanding affordable housing supply and lowering housing costs Voted 1 yes · 1 no no sourced position Acknowledges housing challenges but offers no specific proposal
Health careSupports protecting ACA, Medicare, Medicaid, and lowering drug costs Voted 1 yes · 3 no no sourced position Supports securing Medicare/Social Security by cutting waste and fraud
ImmigrationSupports comprehensive immigration reform with border security Voted 5 no Supports compassionate immigration reform with border security Supports stricter immigration enforcement; Americans-first approach
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports codifying abortion rights and access to IVF Pro-life, supports Catholic and Rhode Island Right to Life organizations no sourced position
EducationSupports strengthening education at all levels, through college Voted 5 no Supports redirecting war spending toward education funding Supports school choice including vouchers, charters, and homeschooling
Climate & energySupports cutting carbon pollution and investing in clean energy Voted 3 yes · 30 no Supports international cooperation on climate and clean energy Supports energy independence via nuclear, fossil fuels, and green energy
Crime & public safetySupports police accountability, community policing, and justice reform Voted 3 yes · 7 no no sourced position Supports prison time for fraud; backs immigration enforcement for safety
Taxes & budgetOpposes tax cuts for the wealthy; favors taxes focused on working people Voted 11 yes · 12 no Supports redirecting war spending to domestic priorities Supports balancing the budget and cutting wasteful spending
GunsSupports assault-weapons ban, background checks, and red-flag laws Voted 1 no no sourced position Fully supports the Second Amendment
Democracy & electionsOpposes SAVE Act; supports expanding voting access Supports term limits and independent, non-partisan governance Emphasizes constitutional oath; opposes laws infringing liberty
Foreign policy & defenseSupports Ukraine aid and strong U.S. international security commitments Voted 15 yes · 7 no Opposes endless wars; supports withdrawing from NATO no sourced position

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