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Samuel W. Bell

Samuel W. Bell

Democratic · Rhode Island · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Rhode Island Senate District 5, Rhode Island

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Addressing the housing crisis
  • Opposing tax cuts favoring wealthy individuals
Biography

Samuel W. Bell of Providence is the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Senate District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Rhode Island Department of State's declared-candidates report and the Board of Elections' September 9, 2026 primary results. Samuel W. Bell is the sitting member for the district, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the primary results. Has discussed the housing crisis with constituents and spoken on the Senate floor against tax cuts favoring wealthy individuals, per the campaign site.

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Rhode Island Senate District 5Rhode Island · 2026Providence County sample ballot

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