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Raymond McKay

Republican candidate for United States Senator, Rhode Island · Challenger

IT professional; U.S. Army veteran

Raymond "Ray" McKay is a Republican from Providence, Rhode Island, a former member of the Rhode Island Republican Party State Central Committee and a former president of the Rhode Island Republican Assembly. He ran for U.S. Senate in 2024 and ran again in 2026, when he was unopposed in the September 2026 Republican primary. He faces Democratic incumbent Jack Reed and independent Michael Bahry in the November 3, 2026 general election.

Where McKay stands

Energy

Supports American energy independence and bipartisan work for the long-term strength and stability of the nuclear and fossil fuel industries, while using green energy solutions efficiently.

Economy and cost of living

Names high heating, electricity and food costs and low business investment as Rhode Island concerns. Argues that federal energy policies backed by Sen. Reed raised utility bills and hurt fishermen.

Social Security and Medicare

Proposes protecting Social Security and Medicare by balancing the budget, cutting wasteful and redundant spending and some programs, and prosecuting fraud.

Constitution and civil liberties

Pledges to oppose bills he says violate the Constitution or limit personal and parental freedoms or free markets, and to seek repeal of such laws already passed.

Immigration

Supports securing the borders and immigration and enforcement policies that he says put the interests of Rhode Islanders and Americans first.

Education

In a Ballotpedia survey, said he supports school choice, including vouchers, tax credits, charter schools, private schools and homeschooling.

Abortion

In an iVoterGuide questionnaire, said abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds, including Title X grants.

Background

• Born in Providence, Rhode Island; graduated from Hope High School
• U.S. Army, 1981–1992
• IT professional
• Candidate for Rhode Island State Senate, 1998
• Former member, Rhode Island Republican Party State Central Committee
• Former president, Rhode Island Republican Assembly
• Candidate for U.S. Senate (Rhode Island), 2024
• Republican nominee for U.S. Senate (Rhode Island), 2026; unopposed in the September 2026 primary

Also running for United States Senator

• Jack Reed Democratic

Sources

• McKay for U.S. Senate – Right Direction (issues page)
• Ballotpedia – Raymond McKay
• Smarter.Vote – Rhode Island Senate 2026 candidate comparison
• FEC – McKay, Raymond Tyler (S4RI00051)
• Wikipedia – 2026 U.S. Senate election in Rhode Island
• Wikipedia – 2024 U.S. Senate election in Rhode Island

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