Who's running for State Senate in Rhode Island (2026)
38 State Senate races are on the ballot in Rhode Island, with 38 declared candidates tracked so far.
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Candidate profile · RI
Candidate profile: Jason Knight in House District 67
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Jason Knight is running in Rhode Island House District 67 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Rhode Island Policy DeskOct 27, 2026
Candidate profile · RI
Candidate profile: Arthur Handy
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Arthur Handy is listed for Rhode Island House District 18 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Rhode Island News DeskOct 24, 2026
News · RI
RI governor backs limits on police plate-reader systems
Health careThe model policy addresses ICE access, health care investigations and misuse of data collected by police license-plate readers.
The Ballot Rhode Island Policy DeskOct 21, 2026
News · RI
Rhode Island Flock rules address ICE access and misuse
Health careThe rules focus on ICE access, health care investigations and misuse of the Flock system.
The Ballot Rhode Island News DeskOct 21, 2026
News · RI
Providence Contract Board Approves 27 Items, Opens Bids
Elections and votingThe Providence Contract Board approved 27 items and opened bids as part of the city’s contracting process.
The Ballot Rhode Island DeskOct 21, 2026
Candidate profile · RI
Candidate profile: Jake Bissaillon
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Jake Bissaillon is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Rhode Island Senate District 1.
The Ballot Rhode Island Policy DeskOct 20, 2026