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2026 U.S. Senate election in Rhode Island
Rhode Island voters will elect one U.S. senator in 2026 for the state’s Class II seat. The race matters because it will help determine control of the U.S. Senate, and Rhode Island is widely rated as safely Democratic based on recent election history and current race ratings. The Democratic primary features incumbent Jack Reed and challenger Connor Burbridge, while the Republican primary includes Raymond McKay and Allen Waters; independent Jon Lindley is also running in the general election. The main contrasts so far are between Reed’s long incumbency and institutional record, Burbridge’s progressive insurgent campaign, and the Republican candidates’ efforts to break through in a heavily Democratic state.
Candidates
Jack Reed
Jack Reed is the incumbent U.S. senator from Rhode Island and has held the seat since 1997. His campaign and Senate biography emphasize his work on climate change, clean energy, Medicare and Social Security, and bipartisan legislating.
Connor Burbridge is challenging Reed in the Democratic primary as a progressive candidate. His campaign website says he is running against the Democratic establishment and is focused on Medicare for All, climate action, income inequality, education, and rebuilding the social safety net.
Raymond McKay is running in the Republican primary for Rhode Island’s U.S. Senate seat. Public descriptions of his campaign portray him as a longtime Rhode Island resident and veteran with a business background, and his prior Senate run makes him one of the more established Republican contenders in the race.
Allen Waters is also running in the Republican primary for the Rhode Island Senate seat. He has previously run for U.S. Senate and other offices, and his campaign branding presents him as a Providence-based, working-class candidate focused on conservative themes and local identity.
Jon Lindley is running as an independent in the general election for Rhode Island’s U.S. Senate seat. Ballotpedia lists him as an official candidate, but there is limited publicly available biographical information in the sources reviewed.
Data Analysis Information
Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 4/6/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.