Rhode Island · 2026 Midterms

What's on your Rhode Island ballot

A clear, nonpartisan rundown of the candidates and races Rhode Island voters will decide in the 2026 midterms, with where each candidate stands and how competitive the race is.

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U.S. Senate, Rhode Island

Reed vs McKay
Projected winner

Sen. Jack Reed seeks a sixth term.

Jack Reed Democrat

U.S. Senator since 1997

Heavy favoriterating · Won the Sept. 9 Democratic primary
versus
Raymond McKay Republican

Former Rhode Island Republican Party official

Underdograting

Governor

Foulkes vs Guckian
Projected winner

Gov. Dan McKee lost the Sept. 9 Democratic primary. Independent Ken Block is also on the ballot.

Helena Foulkes Democrat

Former CVS executive

Heavy favoriterating · Defeated Gov. McKee in the Sept. 9 primary
versus
Aaron Guckian Republican

2022 Republican nominee for lieutenant governor

Underdograting · Won the Sept. 9 Republican primary

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