Kent County, Rhode Island

Rhode Island Senate District 30

One candidate is tracked for Rhode Island Senate District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mark McKenney. Candidate information follows official Kent County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Mark McKenney (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Rhode Island Senate District 30; Mark McKenney is the sitting member, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the September 9 primary results. Source: the Department of State's declared-candidates report and the Board of Elections' September 9, 2026 primary results (unofficial until certified).

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Mark McKenney, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Mark McKenney

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Expanding healthcare access and lowering prescription and medical debt costs
Investing in public schools and expanding early childhood education
Tax relief for small businesses and seniors, including reducing the car tax

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mark McKenney is an attorney and longtime community advocate representing Warwick in the Rhode Island Senate, according to his campaign site. He chairs the Senate Committee on Rules, Government Ethics and Oversight and is vice chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Rhode Island Senate District 30 in 2026?

When is the Rhode Island Senate District 30 election in Rhode Island?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Rhode Island are on the Rhode Island election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Kent County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Kent County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Mark McKenney, full profile Official Rhode Island election office