Primary
Primary election: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Full calendar and every race: Rhode Island primary guide
Race Overview
General Election Polling Trend
PollingSource average — trailing average of all polls from the last 90 days.
Candidates
Dan McKee Incumbent
DemocratGregory Stevens
DemocratHelena Foulkes
DemocratKen Block
IndependentAaron Guckian
RepublicanElaine Pelino
RepublicanRobert Raimondo
RepublicanGeneral Election Polling Average
Average reflects all polls from the last 90 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more — subscribe for the full history. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire | 2026-06-23 | 664 LV | ±3.90 | Helena Foulkes 38.00% | Aaron Guckian 22.00% |
| Emerson College/WPRI-TV ±2.7 | 2026-05-16 | 1000 LV | ±3.00 | Helena Foulkes 39.00% | Rep % |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Rhode Island governor's race?
Helena Foulkes leads Aaron Guckian 38% to 22% in the PollingSource polling average — a D+16.0 margin based on 1 poll from the last 90 days.
Is the 2026 Rhode Island governor's race competitive?
No — the PollingSource polling average rates it Safe D for Democrats.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Rhode Island governor's race say?
The most recent public poll, from University of New Hampshire (completed June 23, 2026), found Helena Foulkes (D) at 38% and Aaron Guckian (R) at 22%.
When is the 2026 Rhode Island governor's race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 90 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.