Primary
Democratic Primary
Held September 9, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Francis Reed ✓ | 98,343 | 76.8% | |
| Connor Francis Burbridge | 17,159 | 13.4% | |
| Luis Daniel Muñoz | 12,483 | 9.8% |
Republican Primary
Held September 9, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond T Mckay ✓ | 20,350 | 100.0% |
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Average is the unweighted mean of the most recent week of polls whose fieldwork ended in the last 30 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more — subscribe for the full history. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire | 2026-09-21 | 595 LV | ±4.00 | Jack Reed 53.00% | Raymond McKay 33.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Rhode Island Senate race?
Jack Reed leads Raymond McKay 53% to 33% in the PollingSource polling average — a D+20.0 margin based on 1 poll from the most recent week of polls ending in the last 30 days.
Is the 2026 Rhode Island Senate race competitive?
No — the PollingSource polling average rates it Safe D for Democrats.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Rhode Island Senate race say?
The most recent public poll, from University of New Hampshire (completed September 21, 2026), found Jack Reed (D) at 53% and Raymond McKay (R) at 33%.
When is the 2026 Rhode Island Senate race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the most recent week of scientific public polls whose fieldwork ended in the last 30 days. One poll in that week is the average. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists the polls from that window. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
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