Primary Elections
Rhode Island Primary Elections 2026
Primary date, filing deadlines, key contested races, and what to watch in Rhode Island ahead of the 2026 general election.
September 8, 2026
Primary Date
None
Runoff / RCV
June 2026
Filing Deadline
Low — Safely Democratic but go
Competitiveness
Key 2026 Primary Races
| U.S. Senate | Jack Reed (D) up 2026 |
| Governor | Dan McKee (D) — open seat (McKee not running) |
| U.S. House | RI-1 and RI-2 safely Democratic |
2026 Primary Overview
Rhode Island holds late September primaries. Jack Reed faces Senate re-election and is expected to win. The governor race may feature a competitive Democratic primary if the incumbent is not running.