Rhode Island State Senate District 5

Current seat holder: Samuel W. Bell.

Sam Bell

Sam Bell is the incumbent Democratic member of the Rhode Island State Senate representing District 5 (Providence) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Sam Bell earned his bachelor's degree from Amherst College in 2011. in geology from Brown University in 2016.

“I am a traditional Democrat who believes in returning our party to progressive values. I believe in repealing the tax cuts for the rich so we can invest in the things that matter most to families--our schools, our roads, affordable housing, and life-saving healthcare programs like Medicaid.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
“I believe in repealing the tax cuts for the rich so we can invest in the things that matter most to families--our schools, our roads, affordable housing, and life-saving healthcare programs like Medicaid.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
“I believe in repealing the tax cuts for the rich so we can invest in the things that matter most to families--our schools, our roads, affordable housing, and life-saving healthcare programs like Medicaid. I believe in equality for all, and I am strongly committed to saving reproductive rights in our state.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

William Connell

William Connell is a Republican candidate for the Rhode Island State Senate in District 5 (Providence) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. William Connell qualified on the Rhode Island Department of State candidate list for District 5 covering Providence.

· Ballotpedia (secondary source)