2026 Rhode Island lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 2026 Rhode Island lieutenant gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the lieutenant governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Democratic Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos is running for a second full term.[1][2]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Cynthia Armour Coyne, former state senator from the 32nd district (2014–2023)[3]
- Sabina Matos, incumbent Lieutenant Governor (2021–present)[2]
- Eric Ulis, researcher[4]
Publicly expressed interest
[edit]- Bill Bartholomew, journalist, artist, and radio personality[5]
Potential
[edit]- Xay Khamsyvoravong, Newport city councilor[6]
- Joseph Polisena Jr., mayor of Johnston (2023–present)[6]
- Maria Rivera, mayor of Central Falls (2020–present)[6]
- Don Grebien, mayor of Pawtucket (2011-present)[7]
Declined
[edit]- Peter Neronha, Rhode Island Attorney General (2019–present)[8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Campaign reports show potential rematch shaping up for 2026 R.I. Governor's race". August 2024.
- ^ a b Donnis, Ian (September 30, 2024). "Approval for McKee and Matos falls in new Pell Center poll". TPR: The Public's Radio. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ Nesi, Ted (June 10, 2025). "Former State Sen. Cindy Coyne will run for RI lieutenant governor in 2026". WPRI-TV. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ Baccari, Raymond (July 1, 2025). "Political newcomer Eric Ulis announces run for RI lieutenant governor in 2026". WPRI-TV. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ^ Baccari, Raymond (May 14, 2025). "Podcaster, radio host Bill Bartholomew weighs 2026 run for lieutenant governor". WPRI-TV. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
- ^ a b c Anderson, Patrick (January 13, 2025). "How Shekarchi's shadow looms large in the 2026 RI governor's race". The Providence Journal. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ Donnis, Ian (June 13, 2025). "TGIF: Ian Donnis' Rhode Island politics roundup for June 13, 2025". The Public's Radio. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ Crandall, Brian (May 29, 2025). "Attorney General Neronha 'semi-interested' in run for governor". NBC 10 WJAR. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
External links
[edit]Official campaign websites
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