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The2026 Rhode Island gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026. It will elect thegovernor of Rhode Island for a four-year term. The primary elections will take place on September 8, 2026.[1] IncumbentDemocratic GovernorDan McKee, who became governor in 2021 upon the resignation ofGina Raimondo and was then elected to a full term in2022, is running for re-election to a second full term in office.
While Rhode Island is a safely blue state, the Democratic primary and potentially the general election are predicted to be competitive due to McKee's low approval ratings and comparatively poor fundraising.[2][3]
Republicans have not won a statewide election in Rhode Island sinceDonald Carcieri was re-elected Governor in2006.
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | Helena Foulkes | Dan McKee | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire[14] | September 17–23, 2025 | 275 (LV) | ± 5.9% | 35% | 19% | 6%[b] | 40% |
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[24] | Solid D | September 11, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[25] | Solid D | August 28, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[26] | Likely D | September 4, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[27] | Likely D | September 16, 2025 |
I'll break it to you right here. I am not running for governor in 2026. You can take me right off that list.
Via campaign spokesman Jon Romano, Foulkes is ruling out running as an independent
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