Reed easily wins Democratic primary for sixth Rhode Island Senate term
Sen. Jack Reed (D) sailed through his Rhode Island Democratic primary on Wednesday, easily besting longshot challengers, according to a Decision Desk HQ projection. The win in the deep blue state puts the 76-year-old incumbent on a glidepath to win a sixth term in the Senate. Reed defeated progressive Connor Burbridge, a 31-year-old eldercare worker…
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Live results: Reed seeks sixth term as Rhode Island senator in primary(opens original report in a new tab)Sen. Jack Reed (D) is running for a sixth term representing Rhode Island in a Wednesday primary. He is facing off against two other Democrats to take on Raymond McKay, the GOP’s presumptive nominee. Reed is almost… — The Hill
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