Rhode Island Senate Election 2026: Live Results
The Rhode Island Senate Election 2026 is on November 3, 2026. Jack Reed (Democrat, incumbent) faces Republican Raymond McKay. The seat is currently held by Democrats. VoteTide rates the race Safe D. Prediction markets give Jack Reed a 99% chance of winning. The last polls in Rhode Island close at 8 p.m. Eastern.
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Updated Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:10:14 GMT
Results
No votes have been reported yet. Polls close at 8 p.m. Eastern.
Ballots already cast
By party registration of the voter, not who they voted for.
- Voted in person (early)112,046
- Voted by mail26,268
- Total ballots cast138,314
- Share of 2022 total turnout38%
- Mail ballots requested33,667
- Registered Democrats ahead by45,050
UF Election Lab · updated 11/2/2026
Candidates
- Jack Reed (Democrat, incumbent)
- Raymond McKay (Republican)
Odds
- Kalshi: Democrat 99%, Republican 1%
- Polymarket: Democrat 99%, Republican 1%
Rating: Safe D
What's at stake
For the country
- This seat is held by Democrats. Losing it would make the path to a majority harder: they would then need 5 flips elsewhere.
- For Republicans it is a pick-up chance that would add a cushion to their majority.
- Senate control decides which judges and cabinet nominees are confirmed and whether the President's bills can pass.
For Rhode Island
- Senators vote on every federal law, confirm Supreme Court justices, federal judges and cabinet members, and ratify treaties. Terms last six years.
- Jack Reed is the incumbent. Incumbents bring seniority, name recognition and committee roles; challengers argue for a fresh start.
Jack Reed
- Supporters say a Democratic senator would push to lower health-care costs and protect the Affordable Care Act.
- They argue for restoring federal abortion protections and expanding voting access.
- They favour raising taxes on the highest earners and corporations to fund programs.
Raymond McKay
- Supporters say a Republican senator would keep taxes low and protect recent tax cuts.
- They argue for tighter border security and stricter immigration enforcement.
- They favour expanding domestic energy production and cutting federal regulation.
Arguments are summarised at party level from each side's stated priorities, not quotes from the candidates.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in the Rhode Island Senate Election 2026?
Jack Reed (D, incumbent), Raymond McKay (R).
Who is favored to win the Rhode Island senate race?
Prediction markets give Jack Reed a 99% chance. VoteTide's rating is Safe D.
When do polls close in Rhode Island?
On November 3, 2026, the last polls in Rhode Island close at 8 p.m. Eastern. The first results usually appear within an hour.
Where do these Rhode Island results come from?
Vote counts come from official election sources as they are published (and from the AP when configured). Odds come from Kalshi and Polymarket, and polls from public polling tables. The page refreshes every minute.
Rhode Island at a glance
- 2024 presidential result: Harris +13.8
- Electoral votes: 4
- U.S. House seats: 2