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2026 Rhode Island Elections & races

Track Rhode Island election odds, candidates, polls, key dates, market volume and race movement across the 2026 races on Prediction Edge.

Overview

Rhode Island's 2026 ballot is led by the race for governor, where Democratic incumbent Dan McKee is seeking a second full term and faces a primary field that includes Helena Foulkes, a rematch of 2022. Voters will also decide a US Senate race in which Jack Reed is running for re-election, both US House seats, and an open attorney general contest, with incumbent Peter Neronha term-limited. Rhode Island holds semi-closed party primaries on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, ahead of the November 3 general election. This hub connects live prediction-market odds with candidate pages, polling context, official dates and market-moving updates.

2026 Rhode Island Election Snapshot

Primary Election
Sep 9, 2026
General Election
Nov 3, 2026
Main Statewide Race
Incumbent: Dan McKee
Primary System
Semi-closed primary
Major Offices
Governor, US Senate, US House, Attorney General
Partisan Lean
Strong Democratic
Not a core swing state
Early Voting
Early in-person voting generally runs from 20 days before Election Day through the day before Election Day.
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Odds, polls, candidates, market volume, race pages and alerts

Key Rhode Island Races to Watch in 2026

Rhode Island Governor Races 2026

Democratic Governor Dan McKee is seeking a second full term in 2026 and faces a primary challenge from Helena Foulkes, a rematch of their 2022 contest. Markets track both party nominations and the November general election.

Rhode Island Democratic Governor nominee?
$14.0KSep 9, 2026
Rhode Island Governor winner?
$10.5KNov 7, 2026
Rhode Island Republican Governor nominee?
$9.9KSep 9, 2026
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Rhode Island US Senate Races 2026

Senator Jack Reed, a Democrat in office since 1997, is running for re-election in 2026. Markets track both parties' nominations and the November contest for Rhode Island's Class 2 Senate seat.

Rhode Island Senate winner?
$10.7KNov 7, 2026
Rhode Island Democratic Senate nominee?
$8.4KSep 9, 2026
Rhode Island Republican Senate nominee?
$6.5KSep 9, 2026
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Rhode Island US House Races 2026

Both of Rhode Island's US House seats are on the 2026 ballot, with Democratic incumbents Gabe Amo in the 1st District and Seth Magaziner in the 2nd District seeking re-election. Markets also track the RI-02 Republican nomination.

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Rhode Island Attorney General Races 2026

Attorney General Peter Neronha, a Democrat, is term-limited, making this an open-seat race in 2026. Markets track who wins November's contest as the candidate field forms ahead of the September 9 primary.

Who will win the Attorney General race in Rhode Island?
$322Nov 7, 2026
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2026 Rhode Island Elections Calendar

  1. Rhode Island 2026 primary
  2. Rhode Island 2026 general election
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Rhode Island Candidates Running in 2026

Explore candidate pages for Rhode Island's major 2026 races — odds, polling, fundraising, endorsements and news.

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Rhode Island Polls, Odds Movement & Market Signals

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Polling Average
40%30%20%10%0%
33.0%
17.2%
Helena Foulkes
H. Foulkes
Dan McKee
D. McKee
Date (Start - End)SpreadFoulkesMcKee
Polling Average
Foulkes+15.8
33.0%17.2%
University of New Hampshire Survey CenterJun 18 - 23
Foulkes+20.0
42.0%22.0%
Emerson CollegeMay 14 - 16
Foulkes+19.7
39.9%20.2%
University of New Hampshire Survey CenterApr 16 - 20
Foulkes+34.0
45.0%11.0%
Expedition StrategiesMar 24 - 29
Foulkes+14.0
34.0%20.0%
Concord Public Opinion PartnersFeb 28 - 28
Foulkes+9.0
24.0%15.0%
University of New Hampshire Survey CenterFeb 12 - 16
Foulkes+16.0
34.0%18.0%
University of New Hampshire Survey CenterNov 13 - 17
Foulkes+18.0
29.0%11.0%
University of New Hampshire Survey CenterSep 17 - 23
Foulkes+16.0
35.0%19.0%
YouGovAug 1 - 18
McKee+4.2
14.3%18.5%

2026 Rhode Island Elections FAQ

When is the 2026 Rhode Island primary election?
The 2026 Rhode Island primary election is on Sep 9, 2026.
When is the 2026 Rhode Island general election?
The 2026 Rhode Island general election is on Nov 3, 2026.
What races are on the ballot in Rhode Island in 2026?
Rhode Island's November 3, 2026 ballot includes governor and the state's other general offices — lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general and general treasurer — plus a US Senate seat held by Jack Reed, both US House districts, and the full General Assembly. The attorney general race is open because incumbent Peter Neronha is term-limited.
How does Rhode Island's primary work?
Rhode Island uses semi-closed party primaries. Voters registered with a party may vote only in that party's primary, while unaffiliated voters can choose either party's ballot. Nominees are decided by plurality, with no runoff. The 2026 statewide primary is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, moved back a day from the traditional Tuesday because of the Labor Day holiday.
Why is the 2026 Rhode Island Governor race important?
The 2026 race will decide who leads Rhode Island's executive branch for the next four years. Incumbent Democrat Dan McKee is seeking a second full term and faces a primary field that includes Helena Foulkes, whom he defeated in the 2022 primary, while Republicans hold a contested primary of their own. Prediction markets track the nominations and the November 3 general election.
Where can I follow Rhode Island election odds?
Follow live Rhode Island election odds, candidate standings, polls and market-moving updates on this Prediction Edge Rhode Island hub.

2026 Statewide Elections and Races