Rhode Island Sample Ballot 2026: Every Candidate on Your November Ballot
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Rhode Island's 2026 ballot includes governor (Helena Foulkes (D), Aaron Guckian (R), Ken Block (I)); U.S. Senate (Jack Reed (D), Ray McKay (R)); 2 U.S. House districts. Browse tracked Rhode Island jurisdictions, compare candidate profiles, and enter your ZIP code to see the exact races on your ballot.
- Primary Election
- Sept. 9, 2026
- General Election
- Nov. 3, 2026
- Places Listed
- 5
- Profiles
- 15
Statewide
GovernorHelena Foulkes (D) · Aaron Guckian (R) · Ken Block (I)
Helena Foulkes Democrat
- Make housing and daily life more affordable
- Fix state government failures like the Washington Bridge and improve schools
- Create good-paying jobs and keep talent in Rhode Island
Per the campaign site.
About Helena Foulkes
Helena Foulkes is the Democratic nominee for Rhode Island governor, a lifelong Rhode Islander and former president of CVS's retail division who came close in the 2022 primary. Her campaign theme is competence, courage, and caring, focused on housing affordability, fixing state government's biggest failures like the Washington Bridge, and creating good-paying jobs. Rhode Island's primary is September 9.
Aaron Guckian Republican
- Bring business and executive-branch experience to state government
- Offer a Republican alternative for the governor's office
- Make Rhode Island more affordable and competitive
Per the campaign site.
About Aaron Guckian
Aaron Guckian is a Republican candidate for Rhode Island governor, a trade association executive, former gubernatorial aide, and the party's 2022 nominee for lieutenant governor.
Ken Block I
- Apply data-driven reform to state government
- Cut waste and fraud in public spending
- Offer an independent alternative to the two parties
Per the campaign site.
About Ken Block
Block is a Rhode Island businessman and data expert who worked at GTECH helping modernize government technology systems, including one of the country's first electronic benefits systems, per the campaign site. He founded and led a software company that managed large-scale government systems across multiple states, per the campaign site. He later developed expertise in election and voting data and authored a 2024 book on his post-2020 election data analysis, per the campaign site.
U.S. SenateJack Reed (D) · Ray McKay (R)
Jack Reed Democrat Incumbent
- Lead on national defense as the Armed Services Committee's top Democrat
- Expand affordable housing and protect Rhode Island's coastline
- Defend Social Security, Medicare, and education funding
Per the campaign site.
About Jack Reed
Jack Reed is Rhode Island's incumbent U.S. senator and a Democratic candidate for a sixth term in 2026. A West Point graduate and Army veteran who has served in the Senate since 1997, he is the top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, and his work centers on national defense, housing, and education.
Ray McKay Republican
- Restore constitutional principles and unalienable rights
- Apply common-sense solutions to national challenges
- Secure freedom, values, and prosperity for Rhode Islanders
Per the campaign site.
About Ray McKay
McKay has worked as a network and telecommunications manager and administrator for the City of Warwick for 26 years, per the campaign site. He served 11 years in the U.S. Army, including electronic-maintenance work on the Pershing missile system in West Germany, and later served as president of the Rhode Island Republican Assembly, per the campaign site.
Lieutenant GovernorSabina Matos (D) · John Loughlin (R)
Sabina Matos Democrat Incumbent
- Advocate for small businesses and community health
- Support affordable housing and aging Rhode Islanders
- Bring community-rooted leadership to state government
Per the campaign site.
About Sabina Matos
Sabina Matos is Rhode Island's incumbent lieutenant governor and the Democratic nominee for a full term. The former Providence City Council president, she was appointed in 2021 and elected in 2022, the first Afro-Latina to hold statewide office in Rhode Island.
John Loughlin Republican
- Bring legislative and military experience to the office
- Provide a Republican check in state government
- Make Rhode Island more affordable
Per the campaign site.
About John Loughlin
John Loughlin is a Republican candidate for Rhode Island lieutenant governor, a former state representative, retired Army lieutenant colonel, and former radio host who was the party's 2010 nominee for Congress.
Secretary Of StateGregg Amore (D)
Gregg Amore Democrat Incumbent
- Run secure, accessible elections
- Expand civic education across Rhode Island
- Modernize business and state records services
Per the campaign site.
About Gregg Amore
Gregg Amore is Rhode Island's incumbent secretary of state and a Democratic candidate for re-election in 2026. A former state representative and longtime East Providence teacher and coach, his tenure has emphasized election administration, civic education, and business services.
TreasurerJames Diossa (D) · Micholas Credle (R)
James Diossa Democrat Incumbent
- Protect Rhode Island's pension system
- Return unclaimed property and promote financial literacy
- Manage state funds responsibly
About James Diossa
James Diossa is Rhode Island's incumbent general treasurer and a Democratic candidate for re-election in 2026. The former mayor of Central Falls who helped lead the city out of bankruptcy, his tenure has focused on pension stability, unclaimed property, and financial literacy. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026 (his prior campaign domain no longer resolves); the Department of State's declared candidates report is the only verifiable source for James Diossa's ballot status.
Micholas Credle Republican
Micholas A. Credle is a Providence resident who moved to Rhode Island in 2019 after military service and filed his campaign organization in January, per Rhode Island Current; his LinkedIn profile, as cited by Rhode Island Current, lists him as president of a Newport social club. He is a retired Army first lieutenant who deployed to Haiti and served in Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and New Dawn, moved to Providence in 2019, and has led The Pyramid Club in Newport since October 2025, per The Providence Journal; state Republican delegates endorsed him for treasurer at the party's June convention, per The Boston Globe. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared candidates report is the only verifiable source for Micholas Credle.
Attorney GeneralKim Ahern (D) · Alan Gordon (R)
Kim Ahern Democrat
- Bring regulatory and legal experience to the office
- Protect consumers and enforce Rhode Island law
- Continue the office's public-protection work
Per the campaign site.
About Kim Ahern
Kim Ahern is the Democratic nominee for Rhode Island attorney general in the open 2026 race, an attorney, former chair of the state Cannabis Control Commission, and former gubernatorial aide.
Alan Gordon Republican
Alan Gordon is running for Rhode Island Attorney General in 2026. He earned a self-designed bachelor's degree from Penn State in 1992 and an Honors LL.B. from the University of Buckingham in England in 2012, per his campaign site. Since 2014 he has served as a private ecclesiastical legal advisor to several religious organizations and is not a member of the Rhode Island Bar, per his campaign site.
Ballot measures
Ballot measures5 statewide measures on the 2026 ballot
5 statewide measures are on Rhode Island's 2026 ballot.
Economic and Infrastructure Development Bond MeasureIssue $100 million in bonds to fund infrastructure and economic development projects.Bond issue (legislative referral)
Environment and Watershed Protection and Development Bond MeasureIssue $55 million in bonds to fund environmental preservation and water infrastructure projects.Bond issue (legislative referral)
Higher Education Facilities Bond MeasureIssue $275 million in bonds to fund the construction and improvement of higher education facilities.Bond issue (legislative referral)
Historical Center and Cultural Grants Bond MeasureIssue $50 million in bonds to fund cultural and historical projects.Bond issue (legislative referral)
Housing and Development Bond MeasureIssue $120 million in bonds to fund the construction and development of affordable housing projects.Bond issue (legislative referral)
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Voting info and more
Voting info and more
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Dates below come from the Rhode Island election office as of 2026-09-04; confirm on the official page or check your registration and polling place.
- Voter registration deadline
- online by Sunday, October 4, 2026; by mail Sunday, October 4, 2026; in person by Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Early voting
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026 through Monday, November 2, 2026
- Mail ballot
- request by Tuesday, October 13, 2026; return: Must be received by the RI Board of Elections (2000 Plainfield Pike, Cranston) or an authorized elections drop box no later than 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November...; no excuse needed
- Election Day hours
- Polling places typically open at 7 a.m. and close promptly at 8 p.m.
- Where to vote
- Find your polling place with the Rhode Island election office's official lookup.
- ID at the polls
- Voters must show a current and valid photo ID at the polls (and during early voting). Without one, a voter may cast a provisional ballot, or can obtain a free photo ID from the RI Department of State.
Who is running for governor of Rhode Island in 2026?
The tracked 2026 candidates for governor of Rhode Island are Helena Foulkes (D), Aaron Guckian (R), Ken Block (I). Candidate fields follow official election office filings; see the race card on this page for biographies and priorities.
Who is running for U.S. Senate in Rhode Island in 2026?
The tracked 2026 U.S. Senate candidates in Rhode Island are Jack Reed (D), Ray McKay (R). Candidate fields follow official election office filings; see the race card on this page for biographies and priorities.
When is the Rhode Island 2026 primary election?
Rhode Island's 2026 state primary was held on September 9, 2026; the general election is November 3, 2026. Check your registration and polling place with your state election office.
When is the voter registration deadline in Rhode Island for the November 2026 election?
To vote in Rhode Island's November 3, 2026 general election, register online by Sunday, October 4, 2026; by mail Sunday, October 4, 2026; in person by Sunday, October 4, 2026, per the state election office.
When does early voting start in Rhode Island for the November 2026 election?
Early in-person voting in Rhode Island runs Wednesday, October 14, 2026 through Monday, November 2, 2026, per the state election office.
What is the deadline to request a mail ballot in Rhode Island for November 2026?
Rhode Island mail ballots: request by Tuesday, October 13, 2026; return: Must be received by the RI Board of Elections (2000 Plainfield Pike, Cranston) or an authorized elections drop box no later than 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November...; no excuse needed, per the state election office.
Where do I vote in Rhode Island in November 2026?
Polling places are assigned by address. Use the Rhode Island election office's official lookup at https://vote.sos.ri.gov to find yours; early-voting sites are listed there as well.
U.S. House candidates by district
Only one district is on your ballot; the link below finds yours by street address.
U.S. House - RI-1Gabe Amo (D) · Kellie Keenan (R)
Gabe Amo Democratic Incumbent
Gabe Amo is the sitting U.S. Representative for this district, first elected in a 2023 special election, per the chamber's current membership roster. He was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and is on the November 3 ballot, per the Department of State's declared candidates report. No 2026 campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026 (his existing site, gabeamo.com, carries no 2026 election material and is not linked); the Department of State's declared candidates report is the only verifiable source for Gabe Amo's ballot status.
Kellie Keenan Republican
- Lowering costs and providing tax relief
- Energy affordability
- Jobs and small business growth
Per the campaign site.
About Kellie Keenan
Kellie Keenan of Providence is a public health management consultant and small business owner, per Politics1 and her campaign site. She was unopposed for the Republican nomination and meets Gabe Amo and independent Pedro DeSouza on the November 3 ballot, per the Department of State's declared candidates report.
U.S. House - RI-2Seth Magaziner (D) · Vic Mellor (R)
Seth Magaziner Democratic Incumbent
- Protecting Social Security and Medicare and lowering prescription drug costs
- Supporting common-sense gun safety legislation
- Fighting for working people's rights
Per the campaign site.
About Seth Magaziner
Magaziner previously served as Rhode Island General Treasurer for eight years, where he led the state's school construction initiative to rebuild and modernize public schools and expanded clean energy financing through the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, per the campaign site. He began his career as a public school teacher and is a lifelong Rhode Island resident, per the campaign site.
Vic Mellor Republican
- Cutting federal spending and the national debt, including a proposed federal audit
- Medical freedom and parental rights over children's health decisions
- Expanding Navy shipbuilding and bringing those jobs to Rhode Island
Per the Rhode Island Current's voter guide.
About Vic Mellor
Vic Mellor is a Warwick business owner whose company specializes in concrete fabrication, and a Marine veteran making his first run for elected office, per Rhode Island Current's 2026 voter guide. His campaign site identifies him as founder of the Great American Health Alliance and the We The People Health and Wellness Center; the certified report lists him in the Republican contest though his site brands him as independent.