Rhode Island
Rhode Island Governor 2026
Safe DPrimaryIncumbent: Dan McKee (D)
Incumbent Dan McKee is seeking re-election in Rhode Island, where recent statewide results have favored Democrats. Decision Labs rates the race safe Democratic.
Democratic Primary
Helena Foulkes
Former CVS Health executive
39.3%
Dan McKee
Governor of Rhode Island (incumbent)
18.6%
Joe Shekarchi
Speaker of the Rhode Island House
13.0%
Gregory Stevens
Restaurateur
5.4%
Republican Primary
No candidates yet
Polling
Polling Average
Polling average as of May 20, 2026 · updated 21 days ago
Polling trend chart from 2025-09-29 to 2026-05-20. Latest averages: Dan McKee 18.6%, Helena Foulkes 39.3%, Joe Shekarchi 13.0%, Gregory Stevens 5.4%.
Recent Polls(7)
| Pop | Foulkes | McKee | Shekarchi | Stevens | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Emerson Collegeunrated | 565 | LV | 40% | 20% | — | — |
| 2026-04-23 | Univ. of New Hampshireunrated | 328 | LV | 45% | 11% | — | 3% |
| 2026-04-22 | Expedition Strategiesunrated | 337 | RV | 34% | 20% | — | 8% |
| 2026-03-24 | DFERunrated | 319 | LV | 24% | 15% | — | — |
| 2026-02-24 | Univ. of New Hampshireunrated | 364 | LV | 34% | 18% | — | 4% |
| 2025-11-24 | Univ. of New Hampshireunrated | 364 | LV | 29% | 11% | 13% | — |
| 2025-09-29 | Univ. of New Hampshireunrated | 275 | LV | 35% | 19% | — | — |
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