2026 Elections in Rhode Island
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. All 2 of Rhode Island's seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are on the ballot, as every House seat is every two years. One of Rhode Island's two U.S. Senate seats is also on the ballot: the seat held by Jack Reed (D), Class 2, whose current term ends January 3, 2027. The new regular terms begin January 3, 2027, when the 120th Congress first meets.
The Senate Seat on the Ballot
Jack ReedDemocrat, Senate, Class 2On the ballot; the current term ends January 3, 2027Voted on 123 of 123 deciding roll calls, missed none, with their party 98% of the time.
- Jack Reed (D-RI) voted Nay on S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, on September 28, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 250).
- Jack Reed (D-RI) voted Yea on H.Con.Res. 89 on September 24, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 244).
- Jack Reed (D-RI) voted Yea on H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, on August 8, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 228).
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat, Senate, Class 1Not on the ballot; the term ends January 3, 2031Voted on 117 of 123 deciding roll calls, missed 6, with their party 97% of the time.
- Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) voted Nay on S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, on September 28, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 250).
- Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) voted Yea on H.Con.Res. 89 on September 24, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 244).
- Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) voted Yea on H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, on August 8, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 228).
All 2 House Seats on the Ballot
The member serving now in each district, with their record on the deciding roll calls of the 119th Congress through September 16, 2026. The delegation is 2 Democrats.
| District | Member Now | Party | Votes Cast | Missed | With Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RI-1 | Gabe Amo | Democrat | 334 | 1 | 97% |
| RI-2 | Seth Magaziner | Democrat | 321 | 14 | 93% |
District lines are drawn by each state and can change between elections. The districts here are those of the 119th Congress; the state or local election office can tell you which district you vote in.
Election Day Facts
- Election Day is , set by federal law as the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
- Every House seat is on the ballot every two years; a Senate term lasts six years, and one third of the Senate is up every two years.
- Polling hours, early voting, mail voting and registration deadlines are set by Rhode Island. Find your state election office on USA.gov.
- Referandom lists who holds each seat now and how they voted. It does not list candidates, polls or forecasts.
Questions About the 2026 Election in Rhode Island
When is Election Day 2026 in Rhode Island?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the Tuesday after the first Monday in November set by federal law (2 U.S.C. 7). Polling hours, early voting and mail voting are set by Rhode Island; the state or local election office has the details.
Is there a Senate election in Rhode Island in 2026?
Yes. The seat held by Jack Reed (D), Class 2, is on the ballot; the current term ends January 3, 2027.
How many House seats does Rhode Island have?
Rhode Island has 2 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, and all 2 are on the ballot in 2026. The members serving now are 2 Democrats.
Who are the senators from Rhode Island?
Jack Reed (D) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D). Jack Reed's seat is on the ballot in 2026. Sheldon Whitehouse's term ends January 3, 2031.
When do the winners take office?
Members elected to regular terms take office on January 3, 2027, when the 120th Congress first meets.
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Referandom. (2026, September 30). 2026 Elections in Rhode Island. CDR Technology Foundation, Inc. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://www.referandom.us/elections/2026/rhode-island