Rhode Island Governor

3 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

The state's chief executive. Signs or vetoes bills passed by the legislature, proposes the state budget, runs state agencies, appoints many officials and judges, commands the National Guard, and can grant pardons. Usually a 4-year term.

Candidates

Helena Foulkes

Democrat · 16 endorsements listed
Moderately left · from who donates to them (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford)

Aaron Guckian

Republican · 1 endorsement listed
Moderately right · from who donates to them (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford)

Ken Block

Independent · 3 endorsements listed
Center · from who donates to them (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford)

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