Rhode Island: what's on the November 3, 2026 ballot
Every candidate below is listed alphabetically, with party shown as text only. Open a name for their stated positions, background and recent news, each with sources.
Open Rhode Island on the mapKey dates
- Voter registration deadline: October 4, 2026. Rhode Island's rule is 30 days before the election. We could not confirm this date with an official source. Check with the Secretary of State.
- Last day to apply for a mail ballot: October 13, 2026. Rhode Island's rule is 21 days before the election. We could not confirm this date with an official source.
- Early in-person voting: October 14, 2026 to November 2, 2026. Usually at your city or town hall during business hours. We worked out these dates from state rules and could not confirm them with an official source.
- Election Day: November 3, 2026. Polls are normally open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Official election information: vote.gov
Who's running
Only the U.S. Senate and governor races are loaded so far. Other statewide offices, ballot measures, U.S. House and local races aren't loaded yet. Check your sample ballot for the full list.
United States Senator
A six-year term. Incumbent Jack Reed (D) is running for re-election.
Independent candidates may also be on the ballot. Check your sample ballot.
- Raymond McKay Republican · Challenger
Raymond "Ray" McKay is a Republican from Providence, Rhode Island, a former member of the Rhode Island Republican Party State Central Committee and a former president of the Rhode… - Jack Reed Democratic · Incumbent
Jack Reed is a Democrat who has represented Rhode Island in the U.S. Senate since 1997 and is the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee. He is seeking a sixth term.…
Governor
A four-year term. This is an open seat because Gov. Dan McKee lost the Democratic primary. The lieutenant governor is elected separately, not on a joint ticket.
Ken Block's ballot status and any other independent candidates are unconfirmed. Check your sample ballot.
- Ken Block Independent · Open seat
- Helena Buonanno Foulkes Democratic · Open seat
- Aaron C. Guckian Republican · Open seat
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