THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Candidate for U.S. Senate · Rhode Island
THE PERSON
Michael Bahry describes a career in construction and business, nonprofit work and theology teaching. His campaign reports two Providence College master’s degrees: theological studies in 2017 and biblical studies in 2022. The Rhode Island Current guide identifies his Salve Regina lecturing role as former.
Background sources checked October 31, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Supports automatic continuing resolutions if appropriations lapse, congressional term limits and withholding lawmakers’ pay during budget failures.
Source checked October 31, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Opposes the military actions in Iran and Venezuela and favors diplomacy and redirecting military resources toward domestic needs.
Source checked October 31, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Supports bipartisan projects expanding homeownership for first-time buyers with low or middle incomes.
Source checked October 31, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Supports retaining the filibuster to encourage compromise and protect smaller states and the minority.
Source checked October 31, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
U.S. Senate · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Rhode Island Department of State · 2026 general-election senate candidates ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.