- See John Reed's sponsored bills →John ReedDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified$3.6M raised
- Raymond McKayRepublican✓ Verified$196K raised
- Michael BahryIndependent✓ Verified$125K raised
Where they stand
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Where they differ: John Reed supports accelerating economic growth and helping businesses create good-paying jobs, and he supports improving healthcare by controlling costs and investing in research 16. Raymond McKay supports strengthening Social Security and Medicare by cutting wasteful spending and stopping fraud, and he supports securing borders with responsible immigration policies 57. Michael Bahry supports redirecting resources from war to infrastructure and education to reduce poverty, and he supports unified international action on climate solutions and clean energy 315.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.
| Issue | John ReedDemocratic | Raymond McKayRepublican | Michael BahryIndependent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy & Jobs | Reed supports accelerating economic growth and helping businesses create good-paying, sustainable jobs in Rhode Island. Reed votes nay on resolutions disapproving financial regulations by the Treasury and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | Bahry supports redirecting resources from war to infrastructure, innovation, and education to drive economic growth and reduce poverty. Bahry proposes addressing the housing crisis, wages, and poverty affecting Rhode Island families. |
| Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: John Reed supports accelerating economic growth and helping businesses create good-paying, sustainable jobs in Rhode Island 1. He voted nay on resolutions disapproving financial regulations by the Treasury and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 2. Michael Bahry supports redirecting resources from war to infrastructure, innovation, and education to drive economic growth and reduce poverty 3. He proposes addressing the housing crisis, wages, and poverty affecting Rhode Island families 4. | |||
| Healthcare | Reed supports improving care, controlling costs, and investing in research to enhance healthcare. | McKay supports strengthening Social Security and Medicare by cutting wasteful spending, stopping fraud, and ensuring these programs remain financially healthy for seniors. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |
| Where they differ on Healthcare: Raymond McKay supports strengthening Social Security and Medicare by cutting wasteful spending, stopping fraud, and ensuring these programs remain financially healthy for seniors 1. John Reed supports improving care, controlling costs, and investing in research to enhance healthcare 2. | |||
| Immigration | Reed supports comprehensive immigration reform. Reed votes nay on the Laken Riley Act immigration bill. | McKay supports securing borders and enforcing responsible immigration policies that prioritize the best interests of Rhode Islanders and Americans. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |
| Where they differ on Immigration: Raymond McKay supports securing borders and enforcing responsible immigration policies that prioritize the best interests of Rhode Islanders and Americans 1. John Reed supports comprehensive immigration reform and voted nay on the Laken Riley Act immigration bill 23. | |||
| Public Safety & Crime | Reed supports improving public safety and strengthening communities. Reed votes yea on the HALT Fentanyl Act. | McKay supports fighting fraud and theft in government programs by seeking prison time for offenders to protect taxpayers and ensure public trust. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |
| Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Raymond McKay supports fighting fraud and theft in government programs by seeking prison time for offenders to protect taxpayers and ensure public trust 1. John Reed supports improving public safety and strengthening communities and voted yea on the HALT Fentanyl Act 23. | |||
| Abortion | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | Bahry is pro-life, believing every human life is precious and made in the image of God. |
| Taxes & Government Spending | Reed supports reducing the tax burden on middle class families and small businesses. Reed votes yea on some appropriations and budget acts but nay on others. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |
| Energy & Environment | Reed votes nay on multiple joint resolutions disapproving Bureau of Land Management rules related to land and resource management. | McKay supports American energy independence through bipartisan cooperation to strengthen nuclear and fossil fuel industries while efficiently using green energy solutions. | Bahry supports unified international action on climate solutions, reforestation, and clean energy to restore ecosystems and secure a healthier planet. |
| Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Raymond McKay supports American energy independence through bipartisan cooperation to strengthen nuclear and fossil fuel industries while efficiently using green energy solutions 1. John Reed votes nay on multiple joint resolutions disapproving Bureau of Land Management rules related to land and resource management 2. Michael Bahry supports unified international action on climate solutions, reforestation, and clean energy to restore ecosystems and secure a healthier planet 3. | |||
| Foreign Policy & Defense | Reed supports strengthening the military, cautious use of military force, diplomacy, arms control, and expanding international development programs. Reed votes yea on resolutions directing removal of US forces from Iran, terminating national emergencies on tariffs, and on defense-related appropriations. | McKay supports protecting the Constitution and Bill of Rights by repealing laws that threaten personal freedoms and free markets. McKay backed President Trump's position in the dispute over the Iran deal and accused Democrats, including Sen. Reed, of acting like a 'support team' for Iran by keeping gas prices and inflation high. | Bahry supports ending America's participation in endless wars and making peace and conflict resolution his primary focus in the Senate. Bahry proposes ending U.S. involvement in prolonged foreign wars and redirecting military spending toward domestic needs. |