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Rhode Island · 2026 United States general election · November 3

Governor

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Aaron C. Guckian Republican Aaron Guckian, Republican nominee for Rhode Island governor in 2026, is a former nonprofit executive and onetime 2022 GOP lieutenant governor candidate. Full profile → C.D. Reynolds Independent C.D. Reynolds is an independent candidate for Rhode Island governor in the November 3, 2026 general election. Full profile → Helena Buonanno Foulkes Democratic Rhode Island businesswoman and 2026 Democratic gubernatorial nominee who defeated incumbent Gov. Dan McKee in the primary Full profile → Jasjit S. Gotra Independent Entrepreneur and first-time candidate Jasjit 'Jay' Gotra is running for Rhode Island governor in 2026 as an Independent. Full profile → Kenneth J. Block Independent Ken Block, independent software entrepreneur from Barrington, RI, is running for governor in 2026 after prior bids in 2010 and 2014. Full profile →

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IssueAaron C. Guckian
Republican
C.D. Reynolds
Independent
Helena Buonanno Foulkes
Democratic
Jasjit S. Gotra
Independent
Economy & jobsSupports tax relief, reduced fees, and business-friendly policies Unverified proposal for $1,000/month 'Pursuit of Happiness Dividend' Proposes $150M Ocean Economy Fund and doubled manufacturing jobs Supports cutting regulation and making RI business-friendly
HousingSupports expanding housing options and a Veterans Village proposal no sourced position Supports $1B revolving loan fund to build 20,000+ homes Supports building 20,000 housing units and cutting zoning barriers
Health careSupports expanding provider pipelines and price transparency no sourced position Supports higher Medicaid rates, navigator program, healthcare protections Supports capping out-of-pocket costs and cross-state competition
ImmigrationWelcomes ICE in RI; focuses enforcement on felons, supports pathways no sourced position Opposes ICE operations in Rhode Island as governor Opposes local police participation in 287(g) immigration agreements
Abortion & reproductive rightsPersonally pro-life but views RI abortion rights as settled law no sourced position Strongly pro-choice; supports Equality in Abortion Coverage Act no sourced position
EducationSupports public school investment, vocational training, and literacy focus no sourced position Proposes $100M bond for career and technical education Supports AI in schools, education investment, and constitutional right to education
Climate & energySupports advanced energy technologies and an energy commission no sourced position Supports renewable energy expansion while reducing energy costs Supports energy independence via solar and clean energy buildout by 2040
Crime & public safetyno sourced position no sourced position Supports infrastructure safety oversight; open to regulating surveillance tech Supports police data collection, limits on license-plate readers, and no 287(g)
Taxes & budgetSupports significant tax cuts and reduced government spending no sourced position Supports a 3% millionaires tax on income over $1 million Opposes new taxes; wants to eliminate Social Security tax and cut waste
GunsOpposes assault weapons ban; supports enforcing existing gun laws no sourced position Supports banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines no sourced position
Democracy & electionsExpressed confidence in state election recount process no sourced position no sourced position Supports government financial transparency; unclear on Voting Rights Act expansion
Foreign policy & defenseFocused on state issues; no detailed foreign-policy platform no sourced position no sourced position no sourced position

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