U.S. Senate · Rhode Island
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D)
Represents Rhode Island, in office since Jan. 3, 2025. Official site
$12.87spent by the campaign for every vote cast in the 2024 general election
- This race$12.87
- Opponent$0.60
- RI average$10.47
- Senate average$13.91
Ranks 30 of 96 senators (1 = most spent per vote).
The 2024 race
| Candidate | Votes | Campaign spent | Per vote cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Whitehouse (D), won | 294,665 (59.9%) | $6,329,589 | $12.87 |
| Patricia Morgan (R) | 196,039 (39.8%) | $296,451 | $0.60 |
Total votes cast: 491,948. “Per vote cast” is the campaign’s total spending for that election divided by all votes cast in the race.
Tracked issue money in 2026
| Issue | Groups | Given | Bundled | Spent for | Spent against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IsraelGroups seeking policy changes | J Street PAC | $0 | $50 | $0 | $0 |
| Policing & prisonsPolice groups | FOP PAC | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
RI’s other senator
Results: state-certified totals (sources in How this works). Spending: FEC candidate totals for the 2024 election (as of Oct. 6, 2026). How this is calculated.