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2026 Rhode Island Governor — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Last reviewed September 16, 2026

Overview

Current race
2026 Rhode Island Governor — General Election on November 3, 2026
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Official candidacy
Governor · Republican · Candidate
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Rhode Island Department of State — Candidate Election

09/09/2026 - STATEWIDE PRIMARY

Candidate: Aaron C Guckian

Office: Governor — Statewide

Party: Republican

Qualified for Ballot Placement: Yes

Official result name: Aaron C. Guckian

Complete unofficial primary result: 11691 votes; apparent party nominee pending certification

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Positions and priorities

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Lowering Taxes and Fees for Working Families

Candidate position

The plan includes targeted tax relief, reducing hidden fees, and cutting wasteful government spending. “We will put money back where it belongs—in the pockets of hardworking families.”

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The plan includes targeted tax relief, reducing hidden fees, and cutting wasteful government spending. “We will put money back where it belongs—in the pockets of hardworking families.”

Expand Housing and Reduce Construction Barriers

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Expand housing options and reduce regulatory barriers to construction.

  • Increase the supply of homes.
  • Address housing costs through permitting and building reform.
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Lower Utility Expenses

Candidate position
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Lower utility expenses for Rhode Island households.

  • Treat energy and utility affordability as an immediate priority.
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Invest in Schools and Teacher Support

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Prioritize investment in public schools and support for teachers.

  • Improve education quality.
  • Strengthen the teaching workforce.
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Expand Career-Ready Training

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Expand vocational training, technical programs, and partnerships with local employers.

  • Build career pathways.
  • Align training with employer needs.
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Expand Health-Care Provider Pipelines

Candidate position
FactVote summary · Policy

Expand training pipelines and offer incentives to attract and retain primary-care physicians, dentists, and other essential providers.

  • Grow the provider workforce.
  • Reduce long waits for care.
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Cut Health-Care Red Tape and Costs

Candidate position
FactVote summary · Goal / Priority

Reduce administrative barriers and make health care more accessible, affordable, and reliable.

  • Remove unnecessary rules.
  • Improve timely access to care.
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Provide Targeted Tax and Fee Relief

Candidate position
FactVote summary · Policy

Provide targeted tax relief, reduce hidden fees, and cut wasteful government spending.

  • Put more money in working families' pockets.
  • Review spending for savings.
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Increase Transparency and End Mismanagement

Candidate position
FactVote summary · Goal / Priority

Restore transparency, eliminate mismanagement, and ensure tax dollars are spent responsibly.

  • Make state operations accountable.
  • Use funds for their intended public purposes.
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Public record

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Campaign finance

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Substantive biography and experience

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Complete person-level public-action archive

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Rhode Island candidate record — Aaron Guckian

    Rhode Island Board of Elections and Department of State

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  2. GOVERNMENT_CAMPAIGN_FINANCE_SEARCH

    Aaron Guckian — Rhode Island campaign-finance disclosure system

    Rhode Island Board of Elections

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