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Governor of Rhode Island
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Dan McKee (Democrat) has been governor of Rhode Island since March 2, 2021. Helena Foulkes (Democrat) won the 2026 election and is the governor-elect.
| Governor | Dan McKee (D) |
|---|---|
| In office since | March 2, 2021 |
| Current term ends | 2027 |
| Governor-elect | Helena Foulkes (D) |
| Next election | 2030 |
2026 governor's race
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Helena Foulkes (D) | 57.7% | 207,216 |
| Kenneth Block (I) | 27.8% | 99,785 |
| Aaron Guckian (R) | 13.2% | 47,361 |
84% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
PoliGov's final forecast gave Helena Foulkes a 99% chance and Aaron Guckian a 1% chance (Safe D).
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Governors: current list, checked November 7, 2026. Results and race calls: civicAPI.