Jack Reed is the Democrat U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, in office since 1997.
Current term began January 3, 2021. In the Senate since January 7, 1997.
Committee assignments
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Senate Committee on Armed Services (Ranking Member)
- Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (Ex Officio)
Committee work shapes much of what happens in the Senate, from hearings to shaping bills before they reach the floor.
Term and next election
Jack Reed holds a Class 2 seat in the United States Senate. Senators serve six-year terms, and the two seats in each state sit in different classes, so they are not up for election in the same year. This seat is next on the ballot in 2026, when voters across Rhode Island choose who fills it.
On the ballot November 3, 2026
Jack Reed is a candidate for this seat. These candidates are on the ballot:
- Raymond T. McKay, Republican
- John F. Reed, Democratic Incumbent
- Michael Bahry, Independent
Rhode Island's candidate list for November 3 was current when checked but was not marked as certified.
Source: Rhode Island Department of State, candidates for the November 3, 2026 election, checked September 26, 2026. See all 35 Senate races.
Rhode Island
Jack Reed is one of two U.S. Senators for Rhode Island, who represent the whole state rather than a single district. For the U.S. House delegation, see the Rhode Island congressional districts. To find your own House representative, use the home page lookup.
Washington office: 728 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
Frequently asked questions
When is Jack Reed next up for election?
This seat is a Class 2 Senate seat, next up for election in 2026. Every voter in Rhode Island takes part in that race.
What committees does Jack Reed serve on?
Jack Reed serves on the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Armed Services, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
How do I contact Jack Reed?
You can reach the office of Jack Reed by phone at 202-224-4642 or through the official U.S. Senate website. The Washington office is at 728 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510.
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Last updated July 10, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.