U.S. Senate, Rhode Island
Results
About This Race
Nov.
4
4
Polls Close: 9 p.m. ET
The Candidates
Jack F. Reed (D, Incumbent)
Occupation
Attorney
Attorney
Public Service
- Rhode Island State Senate (1984-90)
- U.S. House of Representatives (1990-96)
- U.S. Senator, Rhode Island (1996-present)
Military Service
- U.S. Army, 1967-79; Army Reserves, 1979-91
- Army Ranger and a paratrooper, served in the 82nd Airborne Division as an Infantry Platoon leader
- Company Commander and a Battalion Staff Officer
- Resigned from active duty with the rank of Captain
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Funding
| Total Raised | PACs | Individuals | Out of State |
| 4,367,660 | 1,606,073 | 2,483,961 | 69% |
Robert (Bob) Tingle (R)
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Previous RI Election Results
Democratic Presidential Primary (March 4, 2008)
Republican Presidential Primary (March 4, 2008)
Rhode Island Demographics
- Population: 1,057,832
- Gender: 48.3% male, 51.7% female
- Age: 77.8% 18 years and over; 13.8% 65 years and over; Median age: 38.3
- Median Household Income: $53,568
- Families Below Poverty Level: 8.3%
- Education: 12.1% of those over 25 have a bachelor's degree or higher
Source: 2007 American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau
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