Jack Reed

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John F. Reed

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth November 12, 1949 (Age: 76)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
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Personal Background

Jack Reed holds a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School. He served in the U.S. Army, including roles as platoon leader and company commander, and later taught at West Point. Reed has experience as an attorney and has held various political positions, including state senator and U.S. Representative, focusing on education and health care.

Political Ideas

Jack Reed’s political career is marked by a steadfast alignment with traditional Democratic values, yet his legislative record reveals an intriguing blend of regional pragmatism and ideological consistency. His military background informs a unique approach to defense and veterans' issues, often merging fiscal conservatism with robust support for servicemembers. Reed’s rhetorical style is notably grounded, emphasizing personal anecdotes and local impact, which helps bridge the gap between his national policy stances and the everyday concerns of Rhode Islanders. This combination of a soldier’s perspective with a politician’s local focus creates a distinctive narrative that merits deeper exploration.

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2026: U.S.A. Senate
ACTIVE

Election History

Rhode Island Senate

Active

(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Connor Burbridge , Ray Mckay

2020: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Rhode Island

328,574 votes (66.48%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Appropriations
Member
Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Member
Subcommittee on Department of Defense
Member
Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
Member
Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Member
Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Member
Armed Services
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Airland
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Personnel
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Seapower
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
Ex Officio
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Member
Subcommittee on Economic Policy
Member
Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection
Member
Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment
Member
Select Intelligence
Ex Officio
2014: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Rhode Island

223,675 votes (70.58%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator in Rhode Island, 2008

320,644 votes

Win
2002: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Rhode Island

253,922 votes (78.43%)

Win
1996: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Rhode Island

230,676 votes (63.31%)

Win