When is the Rhode Island Governor election?
The Rhode Island governor election is November 3, 2026. Rhode Island sets the filing deadline, the primary date, and the voter-registration deadline. This page does not restate those dates.
2026 Race Hub
2026 Rhode Island Governor candidates
The Rhode Island governor election is November 3, 2026.
OppIntell tracks 5 candidate profiles for this race. Named profiles on this page: Aaron C Guckian (Republican), C D Reynolds (Independent), Helena Buonanno Foulkes (Democrat), Jasjit S Gotra (Independent), and Kenneth Block (Independent).
Party counts on file are 1 Republican, 1 Democratic, and 3 other.
Candidates
Each card links to that candidate's public profile. Names are in alphabetical order.
Aaron C Guckian
Republican · GOVERNOR
C D Reynolds
Independent · GOVERNOR
Helena Buonanno Foulkes
Democrat · GOVERNOR
Jasjit S Gotra
Independent · GOVERNOR
Kenneth Block
Independent · GOVERNOR
Key dates / how to research these candidates
Key dates
General election: November 3, 2026.
Rhode Island sets the filing deadline, the primary date, and the voter-registration deadline. This page does not restate those dates.
How to research these candidates
Read the public record on each candidate with opposition research. A governor's campaign finance record is a state disclosure, and a gubernatorial candidate may never appear in an FEC report. When a federal filing exists, use FEC candidate research.
FAQ
Which Rhode Island Governor candidates are listed?
OppIntell tracks 5 profiles for this race. The alphabetical list is Aaron C Guckian (Republican), C D Reynolds (Independent), Helena Buonanno Foulkes (Democrat), Jasjit S Gotra (Independent), and Kenneth Block (Independent).
How do I research these Rhode Island Governor candidates?
Start with the opposition research guide at /opposition-research. A governor's campaign finance record is a state disclosure, and a gubernatorial candidate may never appear in an FEC report. When a federal filing exists, the reading guide is /blog/fec-candidate-research. Open a candidate card on this page for that person's profile.