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]- Sabina Matos, incumbent Lieutenant Governor (2021–present)[2]
Publicly expressed interest
[edit]- Bill Bartholomew, journalist, artist, and radio personality[3]
Potential
[edit]- Xay Khamsyvoravong, Newport city councilor[4]
- Joseph Polisena Jr., mayor of Johnston (2023–present)[4]
- Maria Rivera, mayor of Central Falls (2020–present)[4]
Declined
[edit]- Peter Neronha, Rhode Island Attorney General (2019–present)[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Campaign reports show potential rematch shaping up for 2026 R.I. Governor's race • Rhode Island Current". 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Crandall, Brian (May 29, 2025). "Attorney General Neronha 'semi-interested' in run for governor". NBC 10 WJAR. Retrieved June 2, 2025.