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General ElectionRhode Island race
2026 Rhode Island Governor — General Election
Governor
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About this office
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What the Rhode Island governor does
Rhode Island's governor is the state's chief executive, directs executive agencies, proposes the state budget, and signs or vetoes legislation.
Shared authority: The governor shares authority with the General Assembly, courts, other independently elected officers, municipalities, and the federal government. An event during an administration is not automatically the governor's personal action.
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