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U.S. Senate · RI · Democratic candidate · 2026

Jack Reed

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Rhode Island

Jack Reed is Rhode Island’s U.S. senator and a former Army officer, West Point professor and attorney. His priorities include health care, housing and energy costs.

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StateRhode Island
OfficeU.S. Senate
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Jack stands.

Office policy

Protecting affordable health coverage

  • Supports Medicare and Medicaid, prescription drug price negotiation and preserving Affordable Care Act protections for preexisting conditions

Office policy

Housing supply and home improvements

  • Supports affordable rental construction, home renovation financing, homelessness prevention and removing lead paint from homes

Office policy

Renewable energy and utility bills

  • Supports renewable energy and battery storage, home energy assistance and weatherization to lower household utility costs

Office policy

College affordability and stronger schools

  • Supports expanded Pell Grants, lower-cost student loans, educator mentoring and family involvement in public schools

Office policy

Consumer rights in financial markets

  • Supports stronger mortgage disclosures, fair credit card rules and consumer safeguards against deceptive financial practices

Office policy

Voting access and equal treatment

  • Supports voting protections, the Equality Act, pay equity and statehood for Washington, D.C. to expand equal representation

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. Until 1979

    Experience

    West Point associate professor

    Taught economics and international relations.

  2. Until 1991

    Experience

    Army Reserve officer

    Continued military service, retiring as major.

  3. Elected 1996

    Experience

    U.S. senator

    Elected to succeed Claiborne Pell.

  • Experience

    Army infantry platoon leader

    Led soldiers in the 82nd Airborne.

  • Experience

    Army company commander

    Commanded an 82nd Airborne company.

  • Experience

    Army battalion staff officer

    Served on battalion staff.

  • Experience

    Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan attorney

    Worked as a law-firm associate.

  • Experience

    Edwards & Angell attorney

    Practiced banking and securities law.

  • Experience

    Rhode Island state senator

    Served three state Senate terms.

  • Experience

    U.S. representative

    Served three House terms.

  • Accomplishment

    Helped establish consumer protection bureau

    Helped create federal safeguards for financial consumers.

  • Accomplishment

    Helped expand childhood cancer programs

    Authored the bipartisan Childhood Cancer STAR Act.

  • Experience

    Armed Services ranking member

    Leads Senate Democrats on the defense committee.

  • Experience

    Financial Services appropriations ranking member

    Leads Democrats on the Financial Services and General Government appropriations subcommittee.

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