GOVERNOR
Rhode Island Governor2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
Dan McKee (D)
COOK PARTISAN VOTING INDEX
Last updated : Apr 27, 2026D +50
R +50
D +8
Race summary
McKee has the dubious distinction of being the nation’s least popular governor, with Morning Consult measuring his approval rating at just 44% in January.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Jun 24, 2026
Primary Election: Sep 8, 2026
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