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The Ballot Rhode Island Desk tracks who is running in Rhode Island, where each candidate stands on the issues, and the key dates on the ballot. Every story is sourced to public records: FEC filings, Open States, Congress.gov, and state election offices. The desk does not endorse candidates or parties.

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Candidate profile · RI

Candidate profile: Alana DiMario

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbent Alana DiMario is running in Rhode Island Senate District 36 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Rhode Island DeskOct 3, 2026

Candidate profile · RI

John Burke in Rhode Island Senate District 9

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbent John Burke is running unopposed in the District 9 State Senate election on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Rhode Island DeskOct 1, 2026

Candidate profile · RI

Candidate profile: Ryan Pearson in Rhode Island Senate District 19

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbent Ryan Pearson is running in Rhode Island Senate District 19 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Rhode Island DeskSep 28, 2026

Candidate profile · RI

Candidate profile: Frank Ciccone in Senate District 7

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbent Frank Ciccone is running in Rhode Island Senate District 7 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Rhode Island DeskSep 25, 2026

Candidate profile · RI

Evan Shanley runs for reelection in Rhode Island House District 24

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbent Evan Shanley is the only candidate listed in the uncontested 2026 general election race for House District 24.

The Ballot Rhode Island DeskSep 20, 2026

Candidate profile · RI

Victoria Gu seeks reelection in Rhode Island Senate District 38

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbent Victoria Gu is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Rhode Island Senate District 38.

The Ballot Rhode Island DeskSep 16, 2026

Explainer · RI

Rhode Island 2026 general election voter guide

Elections and voting

A plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, reviewing your ballot, registering and making a voting plan in Rhode Island.

The Ballot Rhode Island DeskSep 12, 2026

News · RI

Reed wins Democratic primary in bid for sixth Senate term

Elections and voting

Reed secured the Democratic nomination as he seeks another term representing Rhode Island in the Senate.

The Ballot Rhode Island DeskSep 10, 2026

Race preview · RI

Who is running for Rhode Island’s 2nd District seat

Elections and voting

Five candidates are listed in the contested race for Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Rhode Island DeskSep 1, 2026