Veteran Dem Senator Cruises Past Far-Left Primary Challengers in Bid for Sixth Term

Rhode Island Democratic Senator Jack Reed has won his primary election, fending off two progressive challengers for his party’s nomination. He will now proceed to the general election in his bid for a sixth term. The primary highlighted a divide between Reed’s more moderate stance and the progressive platforms of his challengers.

• Sen. Jack Reed, a Democrat from Rhode Island, won his primary election.
• He defeated progressive challengers Connor Burbridge and Luis Muñoz.
• Reed is seeking his sixth term in the U.S. Senate.
• The primary exposed a divide between establishment and progressive wings of the Democratic party.
• Reed will face Republican Ray McKay and independent Michael Bahry in the general election.