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Rhode Island ballot

Governor of Rhode Island

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: September 9, 2026

General election

RepublicanFirst-time candidateDevelopment officer

A development officer and first-time candidate, Guckian emphasizes supporting small businesses, improving elder care and healthcare services, and strengthening emergency preparedness.

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RWithdrew

Amy Ferreira ran for Governor of Rhode Island in 2026.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Christopher Reynolds ran for U.S. House Rhode Island District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

David Darlington ran for Governor of Rhode Island in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Emmanuel Adjei ran for Governor of Rhode Island in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Frank Gallucci ran for Governor of Rhode Island in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewRestaurant owner

Gregory Stevens ran for Governor of Rhode Island in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

A business executive with 25 years at CVS and CEO experience at Hudson's Bay and Follett, Foulkes is running for her first term. She supports transforming public education, creating clean energy jobs, building affordable housing, and protecting reproductive rights.

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LFirst-time candidateWithdrew

James Aubin ran for Governor of Rhode Island in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidate

Jasjit Gotra is running as an Independent candidate for Governor of Rhode Island.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Jonathan Coker ran for Governor of Rhode Island in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewTechnology professional

Julian J. Smith ran for U.S. House Rhode Island District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidatePresident, Cross Alert Systems

Block is a software engineer and entrepreneur in his first run for office. He serves as president of Simpatico Software Systems and Cross Alert Systems and earned a degree in computer science from Dartmouth College.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewInvestment advisor

Michael Costa ran for Governor of Rhode Island in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Rebecca McLaughlin ran for Governor of Rhode Island in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Rey Herrera ran for Governor of Rhode Island in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Robert Raimondo ran for Governor of Rhode Island in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DIdeology -0.32 · ProgressiveWithdrew

Seth Magaziner is the incumbent Democratic representative. An economics-focused background and prior roles in finance and education inform his focus on expanding clean energy jobs, lowering prescription drug costs, and protecting workers' rights.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Steven Gregersen ran for Governor of Rhode Island in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedDevelopment officer

A development officer and first-time candidate, Guckian emphasizes supporting small businesses, improving elder care and healthcare services, and strengthening emergency preparedness.

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Democratic

Daniel McKee is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Rhode Island in the 2026 election.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Elaine Pelino is a Republican candidate for Governor of Rhode Island in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvanced

A business executive with 25 years at CVS and CEO experience at Hudson's Bay and Follett, Foulkes is running for her first term. She supports transforming public education, creating clean energy jobs, building affordable housing, and protecting reproductive rights.

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