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Sam Bell
DState Senator · District 5
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Rhode Island Senate District 5
Biography
Sam Bell is a Democratic state senator from Rhode Island who has represented District 5 and is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot seeking re-election.[1][2] A geologist by training, he has served in the Senate since January 1, 2019, succeeding Paul Jabour.[1]
Sam Bell earned a bachelor's degree from Amherst College in 2011 and a Ph.D. in geology from Brown University in 2016.[1] His professional experience includes work as a geologist.[1]
Bell assumed office in the Rhode Island State Senate on January 1, 2019, and his current term ends on January 5, 2027.[1] For 2023-2024, Ballotpedia lists him as a member of the Commerce Committee.[1]
- 1.Sam Bell · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Rhode Island Senate District 5
Sam Bell is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Rhode Island Senate District 5 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
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