Rhode Island Governor Election 2026: Live Results
The Rhode Island Governor Election 2026 is on November 3, 2026. Helena Foulkes (Democrat) faces Republican Ashley Kalus. The seat is currently held by Democrats and is open this year. VoteTide rates the race Safe D. Prediction markets give Helena Foulkes a 99% chance of winning. The last polls in Rhode Island close at 8 p.m. Eastern.
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Updated Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:35:10 GMT
Results
No votes have been reported yet. Polls close at 8 p.m. Eastern.
Candidates
- Helena Foulkes (Democrat)
- Ashley Kalus (Republican)
Odds
- Kalshi: Democrat 99%, Republican 1%
- Polymarket: Democrat 99%, Republican 1%
Rating: Safe D
What's at stake
For the country
- Governors don't vote in Congress, but they run elections, carry out federal programs like Medicaid, and often lead their party nationally.
- A Republican win would be a flip from Democratic control.
For Rhode Island
- The governor signs or vetoes state laws, writes the state budget, runs state agencies, appoints officials and judges in many states, and in many states shapes how district maps are drawn.
- For Rhode Island, the result decides whether the governor's party matches the legislature's, which shapes what can pass in the next four years.
- It is an open seat, so there is no incumbent advantage this year.
Helena Foulkes
- Supporters say a Democratic governor would invest in public schools and expand health coverage.
- They argue for protecting abortion access at the state level and raising wages.
Ashley Kalus
- Supporters say a Republican governor would cut state income taxes and limit state spending.
- They argue for school choice, public-safety funding and fewer business regulations.
Arguments are summarised at party level from each side's stated priorities, not quotes from the candidates.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in the Rhode Island Governor Election 2026?
Helena Foulkes (D), Ashley Kalus (R).
Who is favored to win the Rhode Island governor race?
Prediction markets give Helena Foulkes a 99% chance. VoteTide's rating is Safe D.
When do polls close in Rhode Island?
On November 3, 2026, the last polls in Rhode Island close at 8 p.m. Eastern. The first results usually appear within an hour.
Where do these Rhode Island results come from?
Vote counts come from official election sources as they are published (and from the AP when configured). Odds come from Kalshi and Polymarket, and polls from public polling tables. The page refreshes every minute.
Rhode Island at a glance
- 2024 presidential result: Harris +13.8
- Electoral votes: 4
- U.S. House seats: 2