Ray McKay
Candidate · U.S. Senate · Rhode Island
Republican · Challenger2%
Party to win · Kalshi, Oct 27, 2026
▼ 2 pts since April
Running for
OfficeU.S. Senate
SeatRhode Island, statewide
AgainstJack Reed (D), incumbent
ElectionNov 3, 2026 · 7 days
StandingChallenger
BallotDirectory listing
Links
Websitemckayforsenate.com ↗
X@McKay_Senate ↗ Campaign
Running statewide
Rhode Island · Senate seat
Roster checked Sep 29, 2026. Listed as: Political Consultant, IT Professional & '24 Candidate.
The campaign · in their wordsmckayforsenate.com · read Oct 19, 2026 ↗
Plank 1 · campaign site
GROW OUR ECONOMY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL
“Cognizant of these issues, Ray is committed to American energy independence getting colleagues on both sides of the aisle to work together for long-term strength and stability of our nuclear and fossil fuel industries and efficiently utilizing green energy solutions.”
Plank 2 · campaign site
STRENGTHEN SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE
“Ray is committed to securing the health of Social Security and Medicare by cutting "well-intentioned" programs, slashing wasteful, redundant spending by unaccountable, unelected government departments and agencies, going after and stopping fraud, and by seeking prison time for those who steal from you, the taxpayer.”
Plank 3 · campaign site
PROTECT THE CONSTITUTION AND BILL OF RIGHTS
“Repeal laws that threaten personal and parental freedoms and free markets.”
Page titles and first lines from the campaign's own site, unedited. 39 pages read.
Where They Stand
Statement estimateNo votes yet, so this is read from the campaign’s own words, on the same scale as a member’s record.
Overall
from 4 statements
Right
Issue · by emphasisLeftCenterRightReadTalks about
Odds over time · Kalshi daily closes
Reed (D) — 99%McKay (R) — 2%
The race · Rhode Island Senate · 7 days out
Jack ReedDemocrat · incumbent · Left 23 on the record99%Ray McKayRepublican · challenger · Right 28 from statements2%2328
51 points apart · hollow = estimate, solid = record
Money · FEC through Sep 30, 2026
$196k
Raised
$193k
From individuals
Named donors · gifts over $200
$91k
Itemized · 49% of individual
173
Named donors
18%
Itemized from Rhode Island
By occupation
$60k
$4k
$4k
$2k
$2k
By state
$17k
$16k
$14k
$7k
$6k
The FEC doesn't name donors who give under $200, so their gifts count in Raised but not Itemized.
In their own words
“efficiently utilizing green energy solutions”
“because of the "No Tax On Tips" policy, they are able to save money.”
“Repeal laws that threaten personal and parental freedoms and free markets.”
On the ballot with them · Rhode Island, Nov 3, 2026
RI Governor · open seat
Helena Foulkes (D) · 96%
vs. Ken Block (I) · 6%
RI-1
Gabe Amo (D) · 99%
vs. Kellie Keenan (R) · 2%
RI-2
Seth Magaziner (D) · 95%
vs. Vic Mellor (R) · 7%
Statement estimate · odds are a market close, not a poll
Ray McKay
Candidate · U.S. Senate · Rhode Island
Republican · Challenger2%
Party to win · Kalshi
▼ 2 pts since April
7
Days to Nov 3
vs. Reed (D), inc.
The campaign · in their wordsRead Oct 19, 2026 ↗
“RIGHT DIRECTION.”
Plank 1
GROW OUR ECONOMY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL
“Cognizant of these issues, Ray is committed to American energy independence getting colleagues on both sides of the aisle to work together for long-term strength and stability of our nuclear and fossil fuel industries and efficiently utilizing green energy solutions.”
Plank 2
STRENGTHEN SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE
“Ray is committed to securing the health of Social Security and Medicare by cutting "well-intentioned" programs, slashing wasteful, redundant spending by unaccountable, unelected government departments and agencies, going after and stopping fraud, and by seeking prison time for those who steal from you, the taxpayer.”
Plank 3
PROTECT THE CONSTITUTION AND BILL OF RIGHTS
“Repeal laws that threaten personal and parental freedoms and free markets.”
Page titles and first lines from the campaign's site, unedited · mckayforsenate.com
Where They Stand
EstimateNo votes yet, so this is read from the campaign’s own words.
Issue · by emphasisRead · talks about
Budget and taxesRight 33
Right, 33 points from center
Energy and landRight 28
Right, 28 points from center
ImmigrationRight 23
Right, 23 points from center
Health careRight 23
Right, 23 points from center
Odds over time · Kalshi
Reed 99%McKay 2%
The race · RI Senate · 7 days out
Jack ReedDemocrat · incumbent · Left 23 on the record99%Ray McKayRepublican · challenger · Right 28 from statements2%2328
Hollow = estimate from statements · solid = voting record
Money · FEC through Sep 30, 2026
Raised, 2026
From individuals
Itemized · 49% of individual
Named donors
The FEC doesn't name donors who give under $200, so their gifts count in Raised but not Itemized.
In their own words
“efficiently utilizing green energy solutions”
“because of the "No Tax On Tips" policy, they are able to save money.”
“Repeal laws that threaten personal and parental freedoms and free markets.”
On the ballot with them · Rhode Island
RI Governor · open seatFoulkes (D) vs. Block (I)96% · 6%RI-1Amo (D) vs. Keenan (R)99% · 2%RI-2Magaziner (D) vs. Mellor (R)95% · 7%
Statement estimate · odds are a market close, not a poll