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Sam Bell

DemocraticIncumbent

Geologist

Sam Bell is a Democratic candidate for Rhode Island State Senate District 5 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Sam Bell earned his bachelor's degree from Amherst College in 2011. He then received a Ph.D. in geology from Brown University in 2016. His professional experience includes work as a geologist.[1]

Ph.D:
Brown University, 2016
Bachelor's:
Amherst College, 2011

Campaign themes

Sam Bell did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

Sam Bell did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Sam Bell did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

[the profile publisher] biographical submission form

The candidate completed [the profile publisher]'s biographical information submission form:

What is your political philosophy?

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. I believe in equality for all, and I am strongly committed to saving reproductive rights in our state. I am proud to advocate for gun control, criminal justice reform, and rolling back a legacy of racist policies. Perhaps most importantly, I believe in standing up to the corrupt machine that has managed our state so poorly. Without a political system that works for working families, we will never win real change for Providence.

[2]

—Sam Bell[1]

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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Sam Bell — Rhode Island State Senate District 5 candidate, 2026 | True Vote