Governor
Source: electionresults.ri.gov
What does this office do?
- Signing or vetoing bills that become state law
- Proposing the state budget for schools, roads, and health care
- Picking who leads state agencies
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Aaron Guckian
AdvancedRepublican
Aaron Guckian led the Rhode Island Dental Association, chaired the Warwick Sewer Authority board, and was a special assistant to Governor Don Carcieri. He focuses on lowering electricity rates and cutting red tape to build more housing.
Records: Government Efficiency 1 for
Dan McKee
Did not advanceDemocratic · Incumbent
Dan McKee has been Governor of Rhode Island since March 2021, after serving as Lieutenant Governor from January 2015. He chaired the National Lieutenant Governors Association in 2016-2017 and holds an MPA from Harvard University.
Records: Government Efficiency 1 for
Elaine Pelino
Did not advanceRepublican
Elaine Pelino is a Republican candidate for Governor of Rhode Island in 2026. She is a former actress and model.
Gregory Stevens
Did not advanceDemocratic
Gregory Stevens is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Rhode Island in 2026. He is a restaurateur.
Helena Foulkes
AdvancedDemocratic
Helena Foulkes spent 25 years at CVS and became president of its retail pharmacy business, where she removed tobacco from store shelves. She focuses on building more affordable housing and creating good-paying jobs.
Records: Environment and Public Health 5 for, Healthcare Affordability 4 for, Corporate Accountability 1 for
Robert Raimondo
Did not advanceRepublican
Robert Raimondo is a Republican candidate for Governor of Rhode Island in 2026. He is a businessman and a cousin of former Governor Gina Raimondo.
Wil Gregersen
Did not advanceDemocratic
Wil Gregersen is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Rhode Island in 2026. He works as a librarian.
Source: en.wikipedia.org