2026 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

See also: 2026 United States gubernatorial elections.

Election Name:2026 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Type:gubernatorial
Ongoing:yes
Previous Election:2022 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:2022
Next Election:2030 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:2030
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Election Date:November 3, 2026
Governor
Before Election:Dan McKee
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 2026 Rhode Island gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026. It will elect the governor of Rhode Island for a four-year term. Incumbent Democratic Governor Dan McKee, who became governor in 2021 upon the resignation of Gina Raimondo and was then elected to a full term in 2022, is eligible to run for re-election to a second full term in office. McKee has said that he expects to make a decision by "the end of March" as to whether or not he will do so.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Publicly expressed interest

Potential

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Crandall, Brian . 2024-11-15 . Is Gina Raimondo considering another run for governor? . 2024-11-17 . . en.
  2. News: . November 21, 2024 . Is AG Neronha weighing a run for governor? Why a fundraising email is raising questions.. November 19, 2024 . Gregg, Katherine .
  3. Web site: Gina Raimondo is considering another run for governor of Rhode Island. Donnis. Ian. November 14, 2024. November 14, 2024. WSBE-TV.