Senate · Rhode Island
Jack Reed (D)
D
Jack ReedINC
DEM · U.S. Senator since 1997
R
Raymond McKay
REP
No recent public polls · Last poll:
Logged poll: Emerson, October 11, 2026: D 59 · R 25 · Sabato: Safe D
Rhode Island 2026 elections
Rhode Island votes for U.S. Senate and governor on November 3, 2026, along with its U.S. House seats.
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2026 results in Rhode Island · unofficial
Rhode Island Senate
✓ Winner: John Reed (D)Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET
John Reed Democrat ✓66.8%
Raymond McKay Republican29.3%
John Reed won by 37.5 points · called by Fox News at Nov 3, 8:00 PM ET
Lead at Nov 3, 8:43 PM ET: D +33.2 (52% counted) → now D +37.5
Unofficial results. Vote shares and calls from the Fox News Decision Desk results page ↗; this site does not project winners. Certified results come from the state election office.
Rhode Island Governor
✓ Winner: Helena Foulkes (D)Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET
Helena Foulkes Democrat ✓57.7%
Kenneth Block Independent27.8%
Helena Foulkes won by 30.0 points · called by Fox News at Nov 3, 9:00 PM ET
Lead at Nov 3, 8:43 PM ET: D +28.0 (52% counted) → now D +30.0
Unofficial results. Vote shares and calls from the Fox News Decision Desk results page ↗; this site does not project winners. Certified results come from the state election office.
U.S. House (2 seats): 2 D · 0 R
| District | Winner / leader | Vote % | Counted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RI-1 | Gabriel Amo D · incumbent · vs Kellie Keenan (R) | 68.6–27.5D +41.1 | 99% | ✓ Called |
| RI-2 | Seth Magaziner D · incumbent · vs Victor Mellor (R) | 61.9–37.8D +24.1 | 99% | ✓ Called |
Senate and governor calls: Fox News Decision Desk. House calls: The Associated Press, as shown by Fox News. Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET. All 435 House districts →
Tracked Senate and governor races
Solid D
Governor · Rhode Island
Open — Dan McKee (D) lost Sept. 9 Democratic primary
D
Helena Foulkes
DEM · Won Sept. 9 Democratic primary
R
Aaron Guckian
REP
I
Ken Block
IND · Independent
No recent public polls · No polls logged
No recent public poll logged. · Sabato: Safe D
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Voting in Rhode Island
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Verified deadlines
- Voter registration deadline: · Official source ↗
- Regular mail ballot application deadline: · application · must be received by this date · Official source ↗
- Early in-person voting: · in person through November 2, 2026 · Official source ↗Ends 4 p.m. Nov 2.
- Mail ballot must arrive: · mail or drop box · must be received by this date · Official source ↗By 8 p.m.
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Rhode Island election guide
What Rhode Island voters decide on November 3, 2026
Rhode Island U.S. Senate: Jack Reed (D, U.S. Senator since 1997) faces Raymond McKay (R). Incumbent status: Jack Reed (D). The seat is currently held by a Democrat. The Cook Political Report rates the race Solid D and Sabato's Crystal Ball rates it Safe D. We have not logged a recent public poll for this race. Full race page →
Rhode Island governor: Helena Foulkes (D, Won Sept. 9 Democratic primary) faces Aaron Guckian (R), with Ken Block (I, Independent) also running. Incumbent status: Open — Dan McKee (D) lost Sept. 9 Democratic primary. The seat is currently held by a Democrat. The Cook Political Report rates the race Solid D and Sabato's Crystal Ball rates it Safe D. We have not logged a recent public poll for this race. Full race page →
Rhode Island also elects all 2 of its U.S. House seats, which count toward the 218 needed for a House majority.
When polls close in Rhode Island
Polls close at 8 p.m. ET on Election Day. See every state on our poll closing times page.
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What is on the ballot in Rhode Island in 2026?
Rhode Island votes for U.S. Senate and governor on November 3, 2026, along with all 2 of its U.S. House seats and state and local offices.
When do polls close in Rhode Island?
Polls in Rhode Island close at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Anyone in line at closing time can still vote.
How do I register to vote in Rhode Island?
Registration deadlines and rules differ by state. Use vote.gov to register in Rhode Island or to find your state election office, which has official deadlines and polling places.