Jack Reed

Democratic candidate for United States Senator, Rhode Island · Incumbent

U.S. Senator from Rhode Island (incumbent)

Jack Reed is a Democrat who has represented Rhode Island in the U.S. Senate since 1997 and is the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee. He is seeking a sixth term. He won the September 2026 Democratic primary with about 77% of the vote and faces Republican Raymond McKay in the November 3, 2026 general election.

Where Reed stands

Iran war / military oversight: Says the Trump administration's war with Iran risks repeating the failures of the Iraq war. Has accused the administration of hiding the war's costs and full casualty count from Congress and the public.
Consumer protection / AI: Seeking to ban AI-enabled 'surveillance pricing,' in which companies charge individual consumers different prices. Has called for action against scams run through crypto ATMs.
Government ethics: Says anti-corruption reform and stronger oversight of the executive branch are overdue.

Background

U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, 1997–present
Ranking Democrat, Senate Armed Services Committee
U.S. Representative, Rhode Island's 2nd District, 1991–1997
Rhode Island State Senator, 1985–1991
U.S. Army officer (82nd Airborne Division); West Point faculty
Education: B.S., U.S. Military Academy at West Point (1971); M.P.P., Harvard Kennedy School; J.D., Harvard Law School

In the news

Reed Seeks to Ban Exploitative AI-Enabled Price Discrimination Office of U.S. Sen. Jack Reed (press release), October 9, 2026

Also running for United States Senator

Raymond McKay Republican

Sources

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