Rhode Island governor's race: 2026 result
Rhode Island · election of 3 November 2026Incumbent: Dan McKee (D)Updated
Called · unofficial countFoulkes (D) 57.9%, Block (I) 27.8%.
Helena Foulkes (Democratic) won the Rhode Island governor's race in the 3 November 2026 election, with 57.9% of the vote to Kenneth Block's 27.8%, a margin of 30.1 points (107,752 votes). The seat stays Democratic. Count as of November 11 at 3:20 PM EST, not yet certified.
What stands out in Rhode Island governor's race
from the count and past results- Kenneth Block (independent) took 27.8% of the vote.
- Democratic hold in an open seat: Helena Foulkes succeeds Dan McKee, who was not on the ballot.
- Foulkes finished 30.1 points ahead of Block, a gap of 107,752 votes.
Rhode Island governor's race: candidates and votes
Called · unofficial countGeneral election, 3 November 2026 · as of November 11 at 3:20 PM EST
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Buonanno Foulkes | Democratic | 207,580 | 57.9 |
| Kenneth Block | Independent | 99,828 | 27.8 |
| Aaron C. Guckian | Republican | 47,401 | 13.2 |
| C.D. Reynolds | Independent | 2,070 | 0.6 |
| Jasjit S. Gotra | Independent | 1,674 | 0.5 |
| Total | 358,553 | 100.0 |
Related races
- Rhode Island Senate race · Jack Reed (D)
- Rhode Island: House districts in 2026
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Sources
- Votes and candidates: Wikipedia, 2026 Rhode Island gubernatorial election (revision 1385084500, November 11 at 3:20 PM EST), which cites the state election office and AP race calls.
- Race call and incumbent: Wikipedia, 2026 United States gubernatorial elections (revision 1385098388). A race is shown as called only when that article marks a winner.
- Text and figures from Wikipedia are available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Results are unofficial until the state certifies them; this page updates with the source.