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Rhode Island Democratic Senate nominee?
$8.8K
SEP 9, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleElder-care worker
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationRhode Island
BackgroundElder-care worker
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EducationCollege education (financed via ROTC)
Notable personal detailsConnor Francis Burbridge is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Rhode Island in the 2026 election cycle. He describes himself as an elder-care worker, small business owner, and community organizer, and says he runs a small tree nursery in Smithfield, Rhode Island. He also states he trained in ROTC and served as a lieutenant in the United States Army.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports progressive taxation on the ultra-wealthy and corporations, creation of a large national wealth fund to pay annual dividends (a path toward UBI), and tax penalties on corporations with very large CEO-to-worker pay ratios. Proposes financing major public investments (clean energy, housing, public power) through progressive taxes and public borrowing to expand social and economic programs.
Healthcare
The candidate supports universal healthcare and advocates moving to a single-payer system to remove the profit motive from healthcare and guarantee high-quality, free medical insurance for all. The campaign emphasizes expanding public programs and investing in reproductive and maternal care as part of a universal system.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports broad reproductive rights, stating that reproductive healthcare — including abortion — should be accessible, affordable, and unfettered. The campaign opposes the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade and calls for legal protections and investments in reproductive and birthing healthcare.
Climate & Energy
The candidate calls climate collapse an existential threat and advocates dramatically ramping down fossil fuel usage while investing heavily in clean energy jobs, green technology research, public power to lower utility costs, and major transportation shifts (high-speed rail, expanded transit, electrification). The campaign proposes directing public investment (including a national wealth fund) toward the green transition and prioritizing scientific research and green technology development.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJan 20, 2026
Connor Burbridge is a candidate in a context where President Donald Trump has announced plans to withhold federal funds from sanctuary cities and states starting February 1, 2026. The Justice Department has identified 11 states, including Rhode Island, as sanctuary jurisdictions, and legal challenges are expected based on prior court rulings blocking similar actions.
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Rhode Island Democratic Senate nominee?
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Endorsements
Rhode Island Democratic Senate nominee?
Endorsers of Connor Burbridge for Rhode Island Democratic Senate nominee?
North Providence Democratic ...
Public endorsement
North Providence Democratic ... endorsed Connor Burbridge.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$18.8K
$14.1K
$9.4K
$4.7K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$18.8K
$3.9K
$14.9K
$827.08
Source: FEC