Rhode Island Senate
Michael Bahry (I) vs. Raymond McKay (R) vs. Jack Reed (D). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a U.S. senator do?
Writes and votes on federal laws, approves or rejects the President's nominees for judges and cabinet posts, and approves treaties. 6-year term. Each state has two.
- Votes on the federal budget and taxes
- Confirms Supreme Court justices
- Serves on committees that shape bills
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Michael Bahry
Who they are
In their words: “Michael Bahry is an Independent candidate for U.S. Senate in Rhode Island 2026. An Independent Man for Peace committed to ending endless wars, term limits, and economic opportunity for Rhode Island families.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- The Need for Term Limits
- Gaza Is a Tragedy
- Peace Through Faith, Mercy and Justice
- Peace and Term Limits
- Economic and Environmental Peace
What they've done
Who funds them
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Raymond McKay
Who they are
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
WinRed page belongs to "McKay For Senate", checked against FEC records.
Jack Reed
Who they are
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
ActBlue page belongs to "Jack Reed", checked against FEC records.
Where they stand, issue by issue
Quotes are taken from each campaign's own website (first sentences of the section, unedited). Topics are assigned by keyword; we do not summarize or score positions. "No public position found" means we did not find the topic on the campaign site, not that the candidate has no view.
Economic Boom from Redirected Resources: Ending wars frees trillions for infrastructure, innovation, and education, driving growth, reducing poverty, and boosting global trade in a stable world.source
Jesus said, "I was a stranger and you welcomed me." Every person has inherent dignity, and must be treated accordingly. We're spending billions on mass deportations while our legal immigration system stays broken.source
Rhode Island was founded on religious liberty. Faith is something most humans have in some way or another. Michael believes that our different beliefs should be talked about in honest respectful ways by everyone, including politicians.source
I believe we are all made in the image and likeness of God. Every human life is precious and has immeasurable value. I am Catholic and I am pro-life. I support St.source
A call for peace, not more bombs Your browser does not support embedded video.source
Why Congress needs regular turnover Your browser does not support embedded video.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Taxes & government spending, Health care, Social Security & Medicare, Guns, Schools & education, Energy & environment, Veterans, Farming & rural issues, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
Jack Reed (Democrat) is the incumbent. The race is rated solidly Democratic. 6-year term. Each state has two.
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Office of the Clerk, U.S. House: 2026 nominees from official state sources.
