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2026 Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor — General Election
Lieutenant Governor
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What the Rhode Island lieutenant governor does
The lieutenant governor succeeds to the governor's duties when required and chairs or serves on state councils, including councils concerned with emergency management, long-term care, and small business.
Shared authority: The office convenes and advises but does not enact laws or control state agencies alone. A council outcome is not automatically the lieutenant governor's personal action.
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