Rhode Island Candidate & Election Guide
Federal and statewide candidates, elections, state political parties, news sites, and other resources — no frills, just what you need — curated by Politics1 publisher Ron Gunzburger.
This state page last updated: January 27, 2026
Governor
Dan McKee (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Helena Foulkes (D) - Corporate Executive & '22 Candidate
Joe Shekarchi (D) - State House Speaker, Attorney & Political Consultant
Greg Stevens (D) - Restaurant Chain Owner
Jessica de la Cruz (R) - State Senate Minority Leader
Aaron Guckian (R) - Trade Association Executive, Ex-Gubernatorial Aide & '22 Lt Gov Nominee
Ashley Kalus (R) - Businesswoman & Ex-Gubernatorial Aide & '22 Nominee
Elaine Pelino (R) - Comedian, Magazine Publisher & Ex-Actress
Robert Raimondo (R) - Businessman
Next State Constitutional Officer Elections in 2026.
Lieutenant Governor
Sabina Matos (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Sue AnderBois (D) - Providence City Councilwoman & Environmental Activist
Bill Bartholomew (D) - Radio Show Host & Musician
Cindy Coyne (D) - Ex-State Sen., Ex-Barrington Town Councilwoman & Retired Police Officer
Eric Ulis (D) - Professional Blackjack Player, Ex-Stockbroker & Frequent Candidate
John Loughlin (R) - Ex-State Rep., Retired Army Lt Colonel, Ex-Radio Show Host & '10 Mayor Candidate
Secretary of State
Attorney General
[ Peter Neronha (D)* - Term-Limited in 2026. ]
Kim Ahern (D) - Ex-State Cannabis Commission Chair, Ex-Gubernatorial Aide & Attorney
Zachary Cunha (D) - Ex-US Attorney
Dawn Euer (D) - State Sen. & Attorney
Keith Hoffmann (D) - Attorney
Jason Knight (D) - State Rep. & Attorney
Joe Solomon Jr. (D) - State Rep. & Attorney
Chas Calenda (R) - West Greenwich Town Councilman, Attorney & '22 Nominee
General Treasurer
STATE LEGISLATURE
State House - (Democratic Caucus - Republican Caucus)
State Senate - (Democratic Caucus - Republican Caucus)
U.S. Senator
SENATE ELECTION 2026:
Jack
Reed (D)* - (Campaign
Site)
Connor Burbridge (D) - Elder Care Worker & Army Veteran
Ray McKay (R) - Political Consultant, IT Professional & '24 Candidate
Allen Waters (R) - Financial Consultant & Frequent Candidate
Jon Lindley (I)
SENATE ELECTION 2030:
Sheldon
Whitehouse (D)* - (Campaign
Site)
U.S. House (Districts)
District 1
District 2
Seth Magaziner (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Victor Mellor (R) - Businessman, USMC Veteran & MAGA Activist
Stephen Skoly (R) - Oral Surgeon
Gavin Solomon (R) - Businessman & NY Resident
Armando Anzoli (WI) - Pastor, '24 US Sen Candidate & '16 Pres Candidate
Political Parties
Constitution
Party of Rhode Island (C)
Rhode Island Democratic
Party (D)
Green Party of Rhode Island (G) - not affiliated with national Green Party
Libertarian Party of Rhode Island (L)
Moderate Party of Rhode Island (M)
The Party Party of Rhode Island (PP)
Rhode Island Republican Party (R)
Independent (I)
Write-In (WI)
State Election Office
State News Sources
Chariho Times
College Hill Independent
Coventry Courier
Cumberland Valley Breeze
East Bay Newspapers
East Greenwich Pendulum
Kent County Daily Times
Narragansett Times
Newport Daily News
North Kingstown Standard Times
Options RI (LGBT)
Pawtucket Times
Providence American (African-American)
Providence Banner (Alternative)
Providence Business News
Providence Daily Dose (Alternative)
Providence en Español (Spanish)
Providence Journal
Rhode Island Current
South County Independent
Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
Warwick Beacon
Westerly Sun
Woonsocket Call
WLNE-TV 6 (ABC - Providence)
WJAR-TV 10 (NBC - Providence)
WPRI-TV 12 (FOX - Providence)
WSBE-TV 36 Public Television (PBS - Providence)
WRIW TV-51 (Telemundo - Providence)
Rhode Island Public Radio (NPR)
WPRO Radio 630 AM