U.S. Senate · Rhode Island

Incumbent: Jack Reed (Democratic) · Incumbent renominated
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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The candidates

Jack Reed

Democratic · Incumbent

Incumbent U.S. senator (1997–present).

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: turnto10.com

Raymond McKay

Republican

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.

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: wpri.com

Michael Bahry

Independent

Theologian.

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: docquery.fec.gov

Candidates checked against the official list: state election office source. Candidate list compiled from the Wikipedia race page and the sources on each profile. Check your official sample ballot before voting.

Where they stand: Reed vs. McKay

Topic rows are grouped by Vote Book; the headings and quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” means a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote. A yellow tag means no public position was found on that topic.

Immigration & border
Reed

Immigration

We have to get ICE to behave like a law enforcement organization, not a gang of thugs. They can't (have) masks, no identification, no body cameras.
Quoted by Ocean State Media, Feb 18, 2026
McKayNo public position found
Energy & environment
Reed

Energy

As reported (not a direct quote): Criticized the stop-work order on the Revolution Wind offshore wind project, calling the national security rationale "an excuse, not a reason."

Via Ocean State Media, Feb 18, 2026
McKayNo public position found

Other candidates on the ballot

Michael Bahry (Independent)

No public position found

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Official voting records

The same nine Senate votes (or three House votes) are shown for every current member of Congress running, so records can be compared across races. Click a roll call for the official tally.

No congressional voting record for: Michael Bahry, Raymond McKay, Jack Reed. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.