A sitting governor lost his own primary. Now read the rest of the statewide ballot.
Every statewide office on your November 3, 2026 Rhode Island ballot, the Senate seat, and all five bond questions, including the thing most voters get wrong: governor and lieutenant governor are two separate races here, not one ticket.
- Both sides, no spin
- All five bond questions
- Sourced & cited
- Instant PDF download
The strongest case for each side
For every race and every bond question, the best honest argument each way. Equal space, no endorsement.
Two separate races, not one ticket
Rhode Island elects its governor and lieutenant governor independently, so you can end up with two people from different political lanes. The guide flags it more than once.
What a bond question actually commits you to
All five come straight out of the state budget, and Rhode Island has no citizen-initiative process at all. We explain what borrowing each one authorizes.
Sourced, not spun
Every factual claim is tied to reporting and official records, listed at the back.
What's inside
Five statewide offices, the Senate seat, and Questions 1 through 5.
Governor
Helena Foulkes, who beat incumbent Dan McKee 62.5 to 37.5, against Aaron Guckian and independent Ken Block.
Lieutenant Governor
Sabina Matos against John Loughlin, in a race decided separately from the governor's.
Attorney General
Kim Ahern against Alan Gordon, with Peter Neronha term-limited out.
General Treasurer
James Diossa seeks a second term and has declined to debate his opponent.
U.S. Senate
Jack Reed, in office since 1997, against a repeat Republican challenger.
Secretary of State
No Republican filed, so we explain the office instead of inventing a debate.
Questions 1 to 5
Higher education, housing, infrastructure, cultural grants, and watersheds, with the case each way.
Before you vote
Registration, early voting, mail ballots, and Election Day.
Get the full 2026 Rhode Island Voter Guide
Every statewide office, the Senate seat, and all five bond questions. Instant PDF download.
Get the guide · $9.99What format is it?
A PDF you download the moment you buy. Read it on your phone or computer, or print it to take to the polls.
Is it partisan?
No. PolitiGeist is independent and makes no endorsement in any race or on any question. The point is the strongest case for both sides.
What does it cover?
Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, General Treasurer, Secretary of State, U.S. Senate, and Questions 1 through 5. U.S. House, legislative, and local races aren't included.
Why are governor and lieutenant governor separate?
Because Rhode Island puts them on the ballot as two independent races rather than a joint ticket. Your vote for one has no effect on the other, and the guide explains what that means in practice.