Reed Retains Leads in Primary, General Election Matchups in Race for U.S. Senate from Rhode Island 8/26/2026

Authors

• UNH Survey Center

Abstract

Incumbent Democratic Senator Jack Reed continues to lead challenger Connor Burbridge in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, fueled by higher support from the center-left and older voters. Reed supporters most often cite his past experience as the reason for their support, while Burbridge supporters most often mention his policies. Reed continues to hold a comfortable lead over presumptive Republican nominee Raymond McKay, who is largely unknown in the state. A majority of Rhode Islanders believe Reed is mentally and physically capable of serving another term at the current age of seventy-six.

Department

Ocean State Poll

Publication Date

8-26-2026

Recommended Citation

UNH Survey Center, "Reed Retains Leads in Primary, General Election Matchups in Race for U.S. Senate from Rhode Island 8/26/2026" (2026). All UNH Survey Center Polls. 990.
https://scholars.unh.edu/survey_center_polls/990