C.D.
Reynolds
C.D. Reynolds is an independent candidate for Rhode Island governor in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Background
C.D. Reynolds is an independent candidate for governor of Rhode Island in the November 3, 2026 general election. 179 According to a October 2026 news report, Reynolds works as a waiter at The Capital Grille. 9 Available sources note that Reynolds has mounted prior campaigns, including a 2014 run for governor and a candidacy for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District, though no elected offices are documented. 14 Education and pre-politics career details were not provided by the candidate or confirmed in available sources. 4
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- Governor, Rhode Island
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Waiter at The Capital Grille
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 7filingReynolds's campaign finance report missing; cash on hand reported as $0
Campaign finance reports were due October 6. The Providence Journal reported Reynolds's report was not available and that he had not submitted mandatory campaign reports since July 2024, with Reynolds quoted as saying he was 'working on it.' The Boston Globe separately listed his cash on hand as $0.
Guckian is low on cash and altitude as Foulkes, Block soar toward ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1debateReynolds not included in gubernatorial forum at Roger Williams University
Foulkes and Block appeared at a gubernatorial forum at Roger Williams University School of Law. Reynolds was listed among other ballot candidates but was not reported as participating in the forum or as being included in the planned October 20 televised debate.
Foulkes, Block vie for votes in gubernatorial forum; Guckian absent · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28newsACLU says Reynolds did not respond to its civil-liberties questionnaire
The ACLU of Rhode Island reported that it sent civil-liberties questions to all statewide candidates but did not receive a response from Reynolds, Guckian, or Block.
RI Midterm Candidate Questions: Civil Liberties Edition · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24pollUNH poll groups Reynolds with minor candidates; Foulkes leads at 44%
A University of New Hampshire Survey Center poll of 598 likely voters (conducted Sept 17–21) showed Foulkes at 44%, Block at 25%, and Guckian at 17%. Reynolds was not reported separately, being grouped with other minor candidates in the remaining share.
"Democrats Foulkes & Reed Enjoy Wide Leads in Rhode ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 5
- [1] Guckian is low on cash and altitude as Foulkes, Block soar toward ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [2] Rhode Island governor's race — 2026 candidates | Ballot Explained(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [3] Foulkes, Block vie for votes in gubernatorial forum; Guckian absent(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [4] RI Midterm Candidate Questions: Civil Liberties Edition(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [5] "Democrats Foulkes & Reed Enjoy Wide Leads in Rhode ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026