US Sen. Jack Reed secures easy victory for Democratic nomination in bid for sixth term

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: September 10, 2026

Words: 443

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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U.S. Sen. Jack Reed on Wednesday secured the Democratic nomination to pursue a sixth term in office, defeating two long-shot progressive challengers in Rhode Island’s primary.

Reed, 76, secured roughly 76% among Democratic primary voters, according to unofficial results from the Rhode Island Board of Elections. Connor Burbridge, a 31-year-old elder care worker, received 14% of votes. Dr. Luis Daniel Muñoz, a medical school graduate who has worked as a technology consultant, came …

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