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
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