1996 United States Senate election in Rhode Island

The 1996 United States Senate election in Rhode Island took place on November 5, 1996. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell decided to retire. Democratic nominee U.S. Representative Jack Reed won the open seat.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Jack Reed, U.S. Representative
• Donald Gill

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• Nancy Mayer, Treasurer of Rhode Island
• Thomas R. Post, Jr.
• Theodore Leonard

Results

General election

Candidates

• Donald Lovejoy (I)
• Nancy Mayer (R), Treasurer of Rhode Island
• Jack Reed (D), U.S. Representative

Results

See also

• 1996 United States Senate elections

References