Rhode Island’s Reed clinches sixth term in Senate
Reed won a sixth term after the Associated Press called the race with less than 1% of votes counted, citing a strong lead over his challengers.
- On Tuesday, Democratic U.S. Sen. Jack Reed secured a sixth term, defeating Republican Ray McKay and independent Michael Bahry, the Associated Press reported shortly after polls closed.
- A University of New Hampshire poll published Sunday found Reed held 63% support versus 32% for McKay, consistent with The Cook Political Report's 'solid Democrat' rating for the race.
- The Associated Press called the race at 8:01 p.m. with zero percent of votes counted. Ten minutes later, reported results showed Reed at 58%, McKay at 38%, and Bahry at 4%.
- Reed brings nearly three decades of legislative experience to his upcoming term, beginning January 2027, including senior roles on the Senate Armed Services Committee, Appropriations, and Intelligence committees.
- McKay's political history includes a 2024 primary loss to Patricia Morgan and a 2014 Warwick ordinance that blocked his candidacy, illustrating persistent difficulty in unseating long-term incumbents.
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U.S. Sen. Jack Reed speaks to Head Start advocates and workers inside the Park Square Children’s Center in Woonsocket on Aug. 19, 2026. (Photo by Christopher Shea/Rhode Island Current)Democratic U.S. Sen. Jack Reed has secured a sixth term after easily beating Republican Ray McKay and independent first-time candidate Michael Bahry, the Associated Press reported Tuesday night. Polls in Rhode Island closed at 8 p.m. The AP called the race at 8:01 …
Democrat John Reed wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Rhode Island
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