State
Governor
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 5
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The governor is Rhode Island's chief executive: proposes the state budget, signs or vetoes laws and appoints judges and agency heads.
Taxes & budget
Helena Buonanno FoulkesDemocrat
No documented position found.
Kenneth J BlockIndependent
- Pledges to veto a millionaires tax
Jasjit S GotraIndependent
- Pledges to end state taxes on Social Security
- Pledges no new taxes and agency-by-agency budget accountability
C D ReynoldsIndependent
No documented position found.
Aaron Christopher GuckianRepublican
- Pledges to cut unnecessary taxes and fees
- Opposes a millionaire's tax and restarting truck tolls
Education
Helena Buonanno FoulkesDemocrat
- Proposes $100 million bond for career and technical education
Kenneth J BlockIndependent
No documented position found.
Jasjit S GotraIndependent
- Proposes AI tools in every classroom and workforce retraining
C D ReynoldsIndependent
No documented position found.
Aaron Christopher GuckianRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Helena Buonanno FoulkesDemocrat
- Proposes Rhode Home program for 20,000 homes, millionaire's tax-funded
Kenneth J BlockIndependent
- Proposes reviewing state-owned land for affordable housing
Jasjit S GotraIndependent
No documented position found.
C D ReynoldsIndependent
No documented position found.
Aaron Christopher GuckianRepublican
- Supports faster permitting and veterans' Turnkey Housing Initiative
Economy & jobs
Helena Buonanno FoulkesDemocrat
- Supports growing Rhode Island's ocean economy to create jobs
Kenneth J BlockIndependent
- Proposes cutting government-imposed charges on electric bills
- Supports banning credit scores in setting auto insurance rates
Jasjit S GotraIndependent
- Pledges to cut permitting delays for businesses
- Proposes 10% state equity stake in new power plants
C D ReynoldsIndependent
- Proposes $1,000 monthly dividend for every Rhode Island resident
Aaron Christopher GuckianRepublican
- Supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy
Roads & infrastructure
Helena Buonanno FoulkesDemocrat
- Proposes RIDOT Office of Safety and Accountability after bridge failure
Kenneth J BlockIndependent
- Pledges to suspend truck tolls and veto car tolls
- Proposes a one-year fare-free trial on RIPTA buses
Jasjit S GotraIndependent
No documented position found.
C D ReynoldsIndependent
No documented position found.
Aaron Christopher GuckianRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Helena Buonanno FoulkesDemocrat
- Pledges to lower energy costs while expanding renewable energy
Kenneth J BlockIndependent
No documented position found.
Jasjit S GotraIndependent
- Proposes solar farms on closed landfills and brownfields
C D ReynoldsIndependent
- Supports a carbon and pollution fee returned as dividends
- Opposes state beach, park and fishing fees
Aaron Christopher GuckianRepublican
- Supports reviewing climate mandates that raise utility costs
Health & human services
Helena Buonanno FoulkesDemocrat
- Supports raising Medicaid reimbursement rates
Kenneth J BlockIndependent
No documented position found.
Jasjit S GotraIndependent
No documented position found.
C D ReynoldsIndependent
No documented position found.
Aaron Christopher GuckianRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Helena Buonanno FoulkesDemocrat
No documented position found.
Kenneth J BlockIndependent
- Pledges a systematic review of every state agency
Jasjit S GotraIndependent
- Pledges to fully fund teacher and firefighter pensions
C D ReynoldsIndependent
No documented position found.
Aaron Christopher GuckianRepublican
- Proposes "Rhode Island Works Smarter" government efficiency initiative
Courts & justice
Helena Buonanno FoulkesDemocrat
No documented position found.
Kenneth J BlockIndependent
- Supports moving magistrate appointments away from the General Assembly
Jasjit S GotraIndependent
No documented position found.
C D ReynoldsIndependent
No documented position found.
Aaron Christopher GuckianRepublican
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 9 issues covered in this race.