The2022 Rhode Island lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 2022, to elect thelieutenant governor of thestate ofRhode Island . The election coincided with various otherfederal andstate elections , including forGovernor of Rhode Island . Primary elections were held on September 13. Rhode Island is one of 21 states that elects itslieutenant governor separately from itsgovernor .
IncumbentDemocratic lieutenant governorSabina Matos was appointed to the seat in 2021 after the previous incumbent,Dan McKee , ascended to the governorship.[ 1] 2018 with 61.9% of the vote.[ 2]
Matos won election to a full term, defeating herRepublican opponent Aaron Guckian in the closest race for this office since 1998.[ 3] Dominican American to be elected to a lieutenant governor position in the United States.[ 4]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Sabina Matos
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Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Paul Pence, food safety coordinator and nominee for lieutenant governor in2018 [ 25] Republican primary results[ 23] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Aaron Guckian 13,427 67.73% Republican Paul Pence 6,396 32.27% Total votes 19,823 100.0%
Keith Harrison, veteran[ 30] (did not appear on the ballot) Ross McCurdy, candidate in 2018 Shift by county Trend by county Republican — >15%
Republican — +12.5−15%
Republican — +10−12.5%
Republican — +7.5−10%
Republican — +5−7.5%
Republican — +2.5−5%
Republican — +0−2.5%
Democratic — +0−2.5%
Democratic — +2.5−5%
Democratic — +5−7.5%
Democratic — +7.5-10%
Democratic — +10−12.5%
Democratic — +12.5−15%
Democratic — >15%
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Sabina MatosDemocratic Aaron GuckianRepublican Others County Votes % Votes % Votes % Bristol 11,182 55.13% 7,861 38.75% 1,241 6.12% Kent 30,202 44.5% 34,041 50.16% 3,620 5.33% Newport 17,621 55.28% 12,369 38.81% 1,866 5.91% Providence 93,119 53.09% 72,411 41.28% 9,875 5,63% Washington 28,785 49.58% 25,776 44.4% 3,495 6.01%
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By congressional district [ edit ] Matos won both congressional districts.[ 33]
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^ Poll jointly sponsored by Democratic Promise Action Fund and Matt Brown and Mendes' campaign for Governor and Lieutenant Governor ^ Poll sponsored by Matos's campaign ^ "Matos to be sworn in as lieutenant governor Wednesday morning" .Archived from the original on November 22, 2021. RetrievedNovember 22, 2021 .^ "Lieutenant Governor" . Rhode Island Board of Elections. RetrievedSeptember 23, 2019 .^ Rozas Rivera, Adriana (November 9, 2022) [November 8, 2022]."Matos wins 1st full term as RI lieutenant governor" .WPRI-TV Providence . RetrievedNovember 10, 2022 . ^ Acevedo, Nicole (November 9, 2022)."These Latino firsts made history in the 2022 midterm elections" .NBC News . RetrievedNovember 10, 2022 . ^ "Two former mayors, likely foes in the General Treasurer race" . December 13, 2021.^ "Nesi's Notes: Feb. 26" . February 26, 2022.^ "Candidate says she'll sleep in tent outside State House until homeless crisis 'resolved' .The Providence Journal Archived from the original on December 23, 2021. RetrievedDecember 22, 2021 .^ "Here's who's running for the big kid jobs in Rhode Island politics (So far) - the Boston Globe" .The Boston Globe ^ "State Rep. Deb Ruggiero will run for RI lieutenant governor" . April 4, 2022.^ "Larry Valencia wants to be the 'last lieutenant governor' of RI" . May 5, 2022.^ "Regunberg appears to have second thoughts about second run for lieutenant governor - the Boston Globe" .The Boston Globe ^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Labor, Community, Faith and Elected Leaders Line Up to Support Sabina" .Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos . RetrievedAugust 28, 2022 .^a b c d e f Fitzpatrick, Edward."Rhode Island political news: August" .The Boston Globe . RetrievedAugust 28, 2022 . ^ "Mom's Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate" .Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos . RetrievedAugust 28, 2022 .^ Nesi, Ted (June 26, 2022)."McKee wins RI Dem Party endorsement" . RetrievedJune 30, 2022 . ^ "Senator Bernie Sanders endorses R.I. Progressives Segal, Brown, and Mendes - the Boston Globe" .The Boston Globe ^ "Nesi's Notes: April 9" . April 9, 2022.^ YouTube ^ Change Research (D) ^ Fleming & Associates ^ Expedition Strategies (D) ^ Fleming & Associates ^a b "2022 Statewide Primary" .Rhode Island Board of Elections . September 22, 2022. RetrievedSeptember 29, 2022 .^ Gregg, Katherine (June 20, 2022)."Aaron Guckian jumps into GOP race for RI lieutenant governor" .The Providence Journal . RetrievedJune 30, 2022 . ^ Fitzpatrick, Edward (November 12, 2021)."Republican Paul Pence Jr. Is running for R.I. Lieutenant governor again - the Boston Globe" .The Boston Globe ^ "Election 2022 Update: Magaziner wants to divest from Russia" .^ Lugo, Jeann [@JeannCLugo] (June 25, 2022)."I will not be running for any office this fall" (Tweet ) – viaTwitter . ^ Breuninger, Kevin."Off-duty Rhode Island cop, ex-GOP state Senate candidate allegedly attacks political opponent at abortion rights rally after Supreme Court Roe ruling" .CNBC . ^ Stevens, Matthew (June 29, 2022)."Kalus, Fung headline RIGOP endorsements" .WLNE-TV . Archived fromthe original on June 30, 2022. RetrievedJune 30, 2022 . ^ "Here's who's running for the big kid jobs in Rhode Island politics (so Far)" .The Boston Globe ^ Pezanko, Charles (November 3, 2022)."Candidates Day At North Kingstown High School" .North Kingstown High School . RetrievedJune 25, 2023 . ^ "2022 General Election - Lieutenant Governor" .Rhode Island Board of Elections . November 16, 2022. RetrievedNovember 19, 2022 .^ https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::cffbb279-824c-47b8-90c7-3070378e37ae Official campaign sites
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