Sheldon Whitehouse is the Democrat U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, in office since 2007.
Current term began January 3, 2025. In the Senate since January 4, 2007.
Committee assignments
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (Ranking Member)
- Senate Committee on Finance
- Senate Committee on the Budget
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control (Chairman)
- Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Committee work shapes much of what happens in the Senate, from hearings to shaping bills before they reach the floor.
Term and next election
Sheldon Whitehouse holds a Class 1 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 2030, when voters across Rhode Island choose who fills it.
Rhode Island
Sheldon Whitehouse 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: 530 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
Frequently asked questions
When is Sheldon Whitehouse next up for election?
This seat is a Class 1 Senate seat, next up for election in 2030. Every voter in Rhode Island takes part in that race.
What committees does Sheldon Whitehouse serve on?
Sheldon Whitehouse serves on the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Senate Committee on Finance, Senate Committee on the Budget, Senate Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe.
How do I contact Sheldon Whitehouse?
You can reach the office of Sheldon Whitehouse by phone at 202-224-2921 or through the official U.S. Senate website. The Washington office is at 530 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510.
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Last updated July 10, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.