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Governor

Kenneth J Block

Candidate for Governor

Independent

Background

Campaign website
blockforgovernor.com

Ken Block is a businessman and data analyst who founded a software company that ran government systems in several states. He ran for governor in 2010 and 2014 and is running in 2026 as an independent.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges to veto a millionaires tax

    Issues & Policies

    Campaign website · Ken Block for Governor · blockforgovernor.com

    “If passed by the legislature, Ken will veto a Millionaires Tax.”
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Housing

  • Proposes reviewing state-owned land for affordable housing

    Issues & Policies

    Campaign website · Ken Block for Governor · blockforgovernor.com

    “The Block administration will review state-owned land and buildings for affordable housing opportunities.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Proposes cutting government-imposed charges on electric bills

    Issues & Policies

    Campaign website · Ken Block for Governor · blockforgovernor.com

    “My administration would target a significant reduction in residential and business electric bills by eliminating unnecessary government-imposed costs”
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  • Supports banning credit scores in setting auto insurance rates

    Issues & Policies

    Campaign website · Ken Block for Governor · blockforgovernor.com

    “Rhode Island allows auto insurers to use credit-based insurance scores when determining rates. My administration would work with the General Assembly to prohibit the practice.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Pledges to suspend truck tolls and veto car tolls

    Issues & Policies

    Campaign website · Ken Block for Governor · blockforgovernor.com

    “As your Governor, I will suspend the truck toll program because it makes no sense. … I will veto any effort made to expand the tolling program to automobiles.”
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  • Proposes a one-year fare-free trial on RIPTA buses

    Issues & Policies

    Campaign website · Ken Block for Governor · blockforgovernor.com

    “My administration would implement a one-year fare-free trial, replacing that revenue with savings identified elsewhere in the state budget”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges a systematic review of every state agency

    Issues & Policies

    Campaign website · Ken Block for Governor · blockforgovernor.com

    “The Block administration will systematically review operations, systems, services, and personnel for every state agency.”
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Courts & justice

  • Supports moving magistrate appointments away from the General Assembly

    Issues & Policies

    Campaign website · Ken Block for Governor · blockforgovernor.com

    “The administration will push to move magistrate appointments away from the General Assembly.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Kenneth J Block on them.

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

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