Rhode Island Governor 2026

Election day is November 3, 2026. A statewide contest in Rhode Island.

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About this race

The 2026 Rhode Island gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Democratic governor Dan McKee is running for re-election to a second term. Primary elections will take place on September 9, 2026.

Republicans have not won a statewide election in Rhode Island since 2006.

Democratic primary

Latest coverage of the Rhode Island Governor race

McKee picks up steam in new UNH poll, but Foulkes still Democratic front-runnerRhode Island Current · 01 Jul 2026Breaking down the RI governor's race and major party candidatesThe Providence Journal · 03 Aug 2026RI Democratic Party votes not to endorse for governor, in blow to McKeeWPRI.com · 20 Jun 2026Why Rhode Island may oust a sitting governor over a bridgePolitico · 08 Aug 2026Signature collection deadline trims governor’s race down to five candidates, initial data showsRhode Island Current · 10 Jul 20265 Democrats, 5 Republicans declare candidacy for Rhode Island governorWJAR · 25 Jun 2026Gov. McKee and his main rival Foulkes officially declare their candidacy for September primaryNews From The States · 23 Jun 2026McKee cuts into Foulkes’ lead, but remains far behind in UNH pollWPRI.com · 30 Jun 2026

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