Jack Reed

Jack Reed is leading McKay by 30.1 points. Crosstab's forecast gives Reed a 100% chance to win.

John Francis Reed is an American politician, lawyer, and former Army officer serving as the senior United States senator from Rhode Island, a seat he was first elected to in 1996. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the U.S. representative for Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district from 1991 to 1997. Reed graduated from the United States Military Academy and Harvard University. He served in the U.S. Army on active duty as an infantry officer in the 82nd Airborne Division from 1971 to 1979 and as a reservist from 1979 to 1991, retiring with the rank of major. He has been the dean of Rhode Island's congressional delegation since John Chafee died in 1999.

Education: United States Military Academy, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard Law School

Animal Welfare

Supports laws like the Animal Welfare Act, PACT Act, and Horse Protection Act.

“He has long advocated for landmark animal welfare laws such as the Animal Welfare Act; the Prevent Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act; and the Horse Protection Act (HPA).” Source

Immigration

Supports comprehensive immigration reform.

“Immigration Supporting Comprehensive Immigration Reform” Source

Gun Safety

Works to prevent gun violence.

“Gun Safety Preventing Gun Violence” Source

Tax Reform

Aims to reduce tax burden on middle class families and small businesses.

“Small Businesses Tax Reform Reducing the Tax Burden on Middle Class Families and Small Businesses” Source

Health Care

Works to improve care, control costs, and invest in research.

“Health Care Improving Care, Controlling Costs, and Investing in Research” Source

Energy

Supports energy independence and investment in clean energy.

“Energy Fighting for Energy Independence and Investing in Clean Energy” Source

In the candidate's own words, from their campaign site; every quote checked word for word.

Is Jack Reed leading in the polls?

Jack Reed is leading McKay by 30.1 points in the Crosstab average for the 2026 Rhode Island Senate race, at 60.6% (updated Nov 11, 2026).

What are Jack Reed's chances of winning?

Crosstab's forecast gives Jack Reed a 100% chance of winning the Rhode Island Senate race.

What party is Jack Reed?

Jack Reed is a Democrat, U.S. Senator from Rhode Island since 1997.