2026 Rhode Island lieutenant gubernatorial election
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November 3, 2026
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The 2026 Rhode Island lieutenant gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the lieutenant governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Democrat Sabina Matos is running for a second full term.[1]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Sue AnderBois, Providence city councilor[2]
- Cynthia Armour Coyne, former state senator from the 32nd district (2014–2023)[3]
- Sabina Matos, incumbent lieutenant governor (2021–present)[4]
- Xay Khamsyvoravong, former mayor of Newport[5]
- Fred McLin III, former Veterans’ Caseworker and Community Liaison for Congressman Gabe Amo[6][7]
Publicly expressed interest
[edit]- Stephen Casey, state representative from the 50th district (2013–present) and candidate for Rhode Island's 1st congressional district in 2023[8]
- Louis DiPalma, state senator from the 12th district (2009–present)[8]
Withdrawn
[edit]- Eric Ulis, researcher[9]
Declined
[edit]- Bill Bartholomew, radio host[10]
- Don Grebien, mayor of Pawtucket (2011–present) (running for reelection)[11]
- Peter Neronha, attorney general of Rhode Island (2019–present) (endorsed Khamsyvoravong) [12]
- Maria Rivera, mayor of Central Falls (2020–present)[13]
Endorsements
[edit]Sue AnderBois
- State legislators
- Megan Cotter, state representative from the 39th district (2023–present)[14]
Sabina Matos
Xay Khamsyvoravong
- Local officials
- Joseph Polisena Jr., mayor of Johnston (2023–present)[17]
- Charles M. Holder, mayor of Newport (2025–present)[18]
- Jo-Ann Ryan, Councilwoman for Ward 5 in Providence (2015–present)[19]
- Peter F. Neronha, attorney general of Rhode Island (2019–present)[20]
- Organizations
- Johnston Democratic Town Committee[21]
Republican primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- John Loughlin, former state representative from the 71st district (2005–2011) and nominee for Rhode Island's 1st congressional district in 2010[22]
Potential
[edit]- Kenneth Hopkins, mayor of Cranston (2021–present)[23]
Declined
[edit]- Aaron Guckian, trade association executive and nominee in 2022[8] (running for governor)[24]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Donnis, Ian (September 30, 2024). "Approval for McKee and Matos falls in new Pell Center poll". The Public's Radio. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ Donnis, Ian (November 12, 2025). "Providence City Councilor Sue AnderBois joins race for Rhode Island lieutenant governor". Ocean State Media. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ^ Nesi, Ted (June 10, 2025). "Former State Sen. Cindy Coyne will run for RI lieutenant governor in 2026". WPRI-TV. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ "Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos launches reelection campaign". WJAR. February 4, 2026. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ^ Gregg, Katherine (March 2, 2026). "Newport Councilman Xaykham Khamsyvoravong announces run for lieutenant governor". The Providence Journal. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
- ^ Nesi, Ted (April 18, 2026). "Nesi's Notes: April 18". WPRI-TV. Retrieved April 18, 2026.
- ^ Lennon, Frank (August 19, 2024). "New hirings will strengthen services to the veteran community". The Providence Journal. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ^ a b c Fitzpatrick, Edward (August 19, 2025). "R.I. expecting competitive race for lieutenant governor in 2026. Who's likely to run?". The Boston Globe. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ Baccari, Raymond (August 15, 2025). "Eric Ulis drops out of 2026 race for RI lieutenant governor". WPRI-TV. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
- ^ Bartholomew, Bill (November 19, 2025). "Bill Bartholomew Decides Against Run for Rhode Island Lt. Governor". Retrieved May 9, 2026.
- ^ Baccari, Raymond (September 4, 2025). "Pawtucket mayor to kick off 2026 reelection bid". WPRI-TV. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ^ "Attorney General Peter Neronha Endorses Xay Khamsyvoravong for Lieutenant Governor". LPR News. March 27, 2026. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Edward (August 19, 2025). "R.I.'s first Latina mayor won't run for lieutenant governor". The Boston Globe. Retrieved September 7, 2025.
- ^ Castro, Alexander (November 13, 2025). "Providence councilor Sue AnderBois launches bid for R.I. lieutenant governor". Rhode Island Current. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ Belmore, Ryan (April 2, 2026). "East Providence mayor endorses Matos in lieutenant governor's race". What's Up Newport. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ^ "We're proud to endorse Lt. Governor Sabina Matos for re-election in Rhode Island!". Latino Victory on Instagram. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ Winthrop, Christian (March 10, 2026). "'A New Generation': Johnston Mayor Polisena Backs Former Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong for Lieutenant Governor". Newport Buzz. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- ^ Winthrop, Christian (March 13, 2026). "'Newport Mayor Charlie Holder Backs Former Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong for Lieutenant Governor". Newport Buzz. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ^ Ryan, Jo-Ann (March 18, 2026). "'Jo-Ann Ryan Councilwoman Ward 5's Post". Facebook. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
- ^ Khamsyvoravong, Xay (March 24, 2026). "'Grateful to have Attorney General Peter Neronha's support". Instagram. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
- ^ "Town Democrats back Khamsyvoravong for Lt. Gov". Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ^ "Loughlin announces run for Rhode Island lieutenant governor". WJAR. November 15, 2025. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ Nesi, Ted (July 19, 2025). "Nesi's Notes: July 19". WPRI-TV. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ Gregg, Katherine (November 30, 2025). "Former Carcieri aide Aaron Guckian launching GOP run for governor". The Providence Journal. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
External links
[edit]Official campaign websites
- Sue AnderBois (D) for Lieutenant Governor
- Cindy Coyne (D) for Lieutenant Governor
- Xay Khamsyvoravong (D) for Lieutenant Governor
- John Loughlin (R) for Lieutenant Governor
- Sabina Matos (D) for Lieutenant Governor
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