Voters in Rhode Island are choosing a governor in the midterm elections of 3 November 2026. This page carries the reports on this race as they come in.
Democrat Helena Foulkes is projected to take over Rhode Island's governor's mansion, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Foulkes led independent candidate Ken Block by 56 percent to 28 percent with 50 percent of the vote reported.
Rhode Island is choosing its next governor, with Democrat Helena Foulkes facing Republican Aaron Guckian. Incumbent Dan McKee lost the Democratic primary in September. Polls close at 8 pm EST and Decision Desk HQ is publishing live results.
Some races are called on election night. Close contests, mail ballots and recounts can delay a call by days.
Voters in Rhode Island are choosing a governor. Thirty-six states are electing governors in 2026.