John Reed wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Rhode Island
Reed won about 76% of the vote and will face Republican Ray McKay and independent Michael Bahry in November, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Senator Jack Reed secured the Democratic nomination for a sixth U.S. Senate term, capturing roughly 76% of the vote in Rhode Island. Reed defeated progressive challengers Connor Burbridge and Dr. Luis Daniel Muñoz.
- Challengers Burbridge and Muñoz campaigned as progressive outsiders, criticizing Reed's support for Israel. Reed defended his record while blaming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for causing "great harm" to the Middle East ally's standing.
- Unofficial results show Burbridge received 14% of the vote, while Muñoz finished with 9.8%. Neither progressive campaign secured the broad grassroots support typical of successful insurgencies.
- Reed advances to the November general election facing Republican Raymond McKay and independent Michael Bahry. He remains the heavy favorite to secure a sixth term in the solidly Democratic state.
- Reed, a former U.S. Army paratrooper first elected in 1996, campaigned on his legislative experience and federal funding secured for affordable housing and infrastructure. His institutional longevity and established position helped him fend off the progressive challenge.
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US Sen. Jack Reed secures easy victory for Democratic nomination in bid for sixth term • Rhode Island Current
U.S. Sen. Jack Reed on Wednesday secured the Democratic nomination to pursue a sixth term in office, defeating two long-shot progressive challengers in Rhode Island’s primary. Reed, 76, secured roughly 76% among Democratic primary voters, according to unofficial results from the Rhode Island Board of Elections. Connor Burbridge, a 31-year-old elder care worker, received 14% […]
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John Reed wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Rhode Island.
Live results: Reed seeks sixth term as Rhode Island senator in primary
Sen. Jack Reed (D) is running for a sixth term representing Rhode Island in a Wednesday primary. He is facing off against two other Democrats to take on Raymond McKay, the GOP’s presumptive nominee. Reed is almost certain to win his primary and hold on to his post in the solid blue state this fall.…
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