Rhode Island Governor
There's no live forecast for the 2026 Rhode Island Governor race: every poll on file asks about Dan McKee, who lost the Democratic primary to Helena Foulkes, and nobody has polled the new matchup yet.
Nominee changed — Foulkes beat the governor in the primary
Incumbent Dan McKee lost the September 9, 2026 Democratic primary to Helena Foulkes, who faces Republican Aaron Guckian and independent Ken Block in November. Every poll on file asks about McKee, so the stored number describes a matchup that will never be on a ballot. The forecast returns as soon as a pollster asks about Foulkes. (Cutoff deliberately NOT set yet: the override needs the race in the frame, and the race is only in the frame while it has polls. Add the cutoff and retire this entry once a pollster asks about the new nominee.)
No forecast is published for this race. Helena Foulkes is the Democratic nominee; the forecast returns once a pollster asks about the new matchup.
Dan McKee lost the primary on September 9, 2026. Because this seat has no forecast, it is held out of the Senate-control simulation rather than counted for either party. source
No forecast here — here's where the race is live
This seat is waiting on a poll of its new matchup. These 2026 races have a live forecast:
Latest news
The Weekly Closeout: Chewy’s sales jump and a retail exec turns politicianThe pet retailer scored more than 7% net sales growth in the most recent quarter. Meanwhile, former Hudson’s Bay CEO Helena Foulkes could soon be Rhode Island’s governor.
Retail Dive · September 11, 2026
'PEOPLE ARE DEFINITELY HURTING BECAUSE OF TRUMP': RI Dem Helena Foulkes on shocking primary winRhode Island Democratic nominee for governor Helena Foulkes joins MS NOW's Lawrence O'Donnell after defeating incumbent ...
Biztoc.com · September 11, 2026
Democratic Establishment Bites the Dust in Another StateIncumbent Rhode Island governor Dan McKee loses to Helena Foulkes thanks to a bridge project gone wrong. Meanwhile, 27-year-old socialist David Morales will be the next mayor of Providence. It was a bad night for the Democratic Establishment.
New York Magazine · September 10, 2026- Incumbent Democratic Governor Loses Primary by a Whopping 25 Points
Incumbent Democratic Gov. Daniel McKee of Rhode Island suffered a devastating loss in his primary race on Wednesday, losing by almost 25 points. As of Thursday morning, business executive Helena Foulkes had 62.4 percent of the vote to McKee’s 37.6 percent, wi…
Freerepublic.com · September 10, 2026 - Foulkes defeats Rhode Island's McKee, 1st governor in 8 years to lose a primary - PBS
Foulkes defeats Rhode Island's McKee, 1st governor in 8 years to lose a primaryPBS Helena Foulkes Defeats Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee in Democratic PrimaryThe New York Times Rhode Island Dems Oust Sitting Governor | National News | U.S. NewsU.S. News & World …
Slashdot.org · September 10, 2026
Ex-NFL cheerleader battles former gubernatorial aide in tight GOP primary raceElaine Pelino and Aaron Guckian are locked in a Rhode Island Republican primary too close to call as the GOP eyes a historically blue state.
Fox News · September 10, 2026
Matos wins race for Rhode Island lieutenant governorDemocratic Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos secured a full four-year term Tuesday, as Republican challenger Aaron Guckian conceded shortly before 10 p.m,
The Boston Globe · November 9, 2022
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These polls are of the former matchup against Dan McKee and are kept as a record only — they no longer describe this race.
The polls behind it
3 polls · newest firstFrequently asked questions
Who is running in the 2026 Rhode Island Governor race?
Helena Foulkes (D) is the Democratic nominee, against Aaron Guckian (Republican). The polls on file predate the primary: they ask about Dan McKee, who lost it.
Why is there no forecast for the 2026 Rhode Island Governor race?
The polls on file are of a matchup that no longer exists, so publishing a number from them would be misleading. The forecast returns as soon as a pollster surveys Helena Foulkes against Aaron Guckian.
When is the 2026 Rhode Island Governor election?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.