William Connell (Rhode Island State Senate candidate)
William Connell (Republican Party) ran for election to the Rhode Island State Senate to represent District 5. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Elections
2024
See also: Rhode Island State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Rhode Island State Senate District 5
Incumbent Sam Bell defeated William Connell in the general election for Rhode Island State Senate District 5 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sam Bell (D) | 78.6 | 7,937 |
| William Connell (R) | 20.8 | 2,105 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 57 | ||
| Total votes: 10,099 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 5
Incumbent Sam Bell advanced from the Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 5 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sam Bell | 100.0 | 1,340 |
| Total votes: 1,340 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 5
William Connell advanced from the Republican primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 5 on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | William Connell | 100.0 | 81 | |
| Total votes: 81 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Connell in this election.
Pledges
Connell signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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