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Rhode Island · Rhode Island Senate District 5 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

William D. Connell, Jr.

Republican

2026 race · Rhode Island Senate District 5

<1% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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<1% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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● Samuel W. BellINC● William D. Connell, Jr.
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