The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the two U.S. representatives from the state of Rhode Island, one from both of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with the other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary elections will take place on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.[1]

District 1

The 1st district encompasses the eastern portion of the state, including Pawtucket, Woonsocket, Newport, and much of Providence. The incumbent is Democrat Gabe Amo, who was re-elected with 63.0% of the vote in 2024.[2]

Democratic primary

Presumptive nominee

Endorsements

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Gabe Amo (D) $1,158,839 $540,891 $1,552,594
Source: Federal Election Commission[10]

Republican primary

Presumptive nominee

  • Kellie Keenan, entrepreneur[3]

Independents

Declared

  • Pedro DeSouza, small business owner[3]

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[11] Solid D February 6, 2025
Inside Elections[12] Solid D March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[13] Safe D August 14, 2025
Race to the WH[14] Safe D October 11, 2025

District 2

The 2nd district encompasses the western portion of the state, including Cranston, Warwick, and portions of Providence. The incumbent is Democrat Seth Magaziner, who was re-elected with 58.2% of the vote in 2024.[2]

Democratic primary

Presumptive nominee

Endorsements

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Seth Magaziner (D) $1,035,480 $419,690 $1,492,754
Source: Federal Election Commission[17]

Republican primary

Declared

Endorsements

Vic Mellor
Executive branch officials

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Victor Mellor (R) $606,486 $374,065 $232,420
Stephen Skoly (R) $107,585 $5,236 $102,348
Source: Federal Election Commission[17]

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[11] Solid D February 6, 2025
Inside Elections[12] Solid D March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[13] Safe D August 14, 2025
Race to the WH[14] Safe D October 11, 2025

References

  1. ↑ "2026 State Primary Election Dates". NCSL. May 9, 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "2024 House Vote Tracker". Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 "Welcome to your Voter Information Center". vote.sos.ri.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Gabe Amo". J Street PAC. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  5. 1 2 "Jewish Dems Endorsed Candidates". Jewish Democratic Council of America. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  6. 1 2 "Candidates | JAC". jacpac.org.
  7. 1 2 "2026 Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorsed Candidates". www.plannedparenthoodaction.org. Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
  8. ↑ "2026 Endorsements". Population Connection Action Fund. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  9. ↑ "- AIPAC Political Portal". candidates.aipacpac.org. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
  10. ↑ "2026 Election United States House - Rhode Island 1st". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
  11. 1 2 "2026 CPR House Race Ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  12. 1 2 "2026 House Ratings". Inside Elections.
  13. 1 2 "2026 House". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
  14. 1 2 "The 2026 House Forecast". Race to the WH. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  15. ↑ Baccari, Raymond (July 2, 2025). "Oral surgeon Dr. Stephen Skoly exploring run against Magaziner in 2026". WPRI-TV. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Seth Magaziner". J Street PAC. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  17. 1 2 "2026 Election United States House - Rhode Island 2nd". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Second Republican enters race for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District". Ocean State Media. March 25, 2026. Retrieved March 28, 2026.
  19. ↑ Gregg, Katherine (July 2, 2026). "RI GOP candidate Vic Mellor registered as foreign agent for Cuba". The Providence Journal. Retrieved July 3, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  20. ↑ Thomas, Nancy (January 21, 2026). "Dr. Stephen Skoly to pursue run for Rhode Island Congressional seat held by Rep. Seth Magaziner". Rhode Island News Today. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  21. ↑ Gregg, Katherine (February 18, 2026). "RI native Mike Flynn to return to support this congressional candidate". The Providence Journal. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Rhode_Island