Federal
U.S. Senator
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 6 years
- Candidates
- 3
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A U.S. senator votes on federal laws, confirms federal judges and cabinet members, and ratifies treaties; Rhode Island elects two for six-year terms.
Taxes & budget
Michael Anthony BahryIndependent
No documented position found.
Raymond T McKayRepublican
- Supports ending deficit spending and balancing the budget
John Francis ReedDemocrat
- Supports making billionaires pay more in taxes
Public safety
Michael Anthony BahryIndependent
No documented position found.
Raymond T McKayRepublican
- Supports immigration enforcement putting Americans first
John Francis ReedDemocrat
- Voted against funding for ICE immigration raids
Housing
Michael Anthony BahryIndependent
No documented position found.
Raymond T McKayRepublican
No documented position found.
John Francis ReedDemocrat
- Proposed shifting $62 billion in ICE funds to affordable housing
Economy & jobs
Michael Anthony BahryIndependent
- Supports redirecting war spending to infrastructure and education
Raymond T McKayRepublican
- Supports energy independence built on nuclear and fossil fuels
John Francis ReedDemocrat
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Michael Anthony BahryIndependent
No documented position found.
Raymond T McKayRepublican
No documented position found.
John Francis ReedDemocrat
- Opposed the federal stop-work order on Revolution Wind
Health & human services
Michael Anthony BahryIndependent
No documented position found.
Raymond T McKayRepublican
- Pledges to secure Social Security and Medicare by cutting spending
John Francis ReedDemocrat
- Pledges to reverse federal Medicaid cuts and expand the ACA
- Supports LIHEAP heating aid and weatherization funding
Government & transparency
Michael Anthony BahryIndependent
- Pledges to focus on ending wars and international conflicts
- Supports congressional term limits
- Supports open discussion of faith in policymaking
Raymond T McKayRepublican
- Supports repealing laws that restrict personal and parental freedoms
John Francis ReedDemocrat
- Opposes the war with Iran
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.