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Rhode Island

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

Governor

  • Helena Foulkes Democrat
  • Aaron Guckian Republican
  • Ken Block Independent
  • Jasjit Gotra Independent
  • Christopher Reynolds Independent

U.S. Senate

  • Jack Reed Democrat
  • Raymond McKay Republican
  • Michael Bahry Independent

U.S. House, your district

Candidates depend on your district. Your county’s sample ballot lists them.

Statewide ballot measures

Question 1: Higher Education Facilities Bond Measure (Part of the FY 2027 budget; voters must approve because the state would borrow the money from investors and pay it back with interest.)

YES: supports letting the state borrow $275M from investors, repaid with interest, for a new University of Rhode Island health building, a workforce innovation center at CCRI’s Warwick campus, and a career readiness center at Rhode Island College

NO: opposes this borrowing, so the state would not issue the $275M in bonds for these projects

Question 2: Housing Development Bond Measure (Part of the FY 2027 budget; voters must approve because the state would borrow the money from investors and pay it back with interest.)

YES: supports letting the state borrow $120M from investors, repaid with interest, for building and developing affordable housing

NO: opposes this borrowing, so the state would not issue the $120M in bonds for these projects

Question 3: Economic and Infrastructure Development Bond Measure (Part of the FY 2027 budget; voters must approve because the state would borrow the money from investors and pay it back with interest.)

YES: supports letting the state borrow $100M from investors, repaid with interest, for site development, infrastructure improvements, and infrastructure supporting the state’s oceans

NO: opposes this borrowing, so the state would not issue the $100M in bonds for these projects

Question 4: Historical Center and Cultural Grants Bond Measure (Part of the FY 2027 budget; voters must approve because the state would borrow the money from investors and pay it back with interest.)

YES: supports letting the state borrow $50M from investors, repaid with interest, for a new Rhode Island State History Center and historic preservation matching grants

NO: opposes this borrowing, so the state would not issue the $50M in bonds for these projects

Question 5: Environment and Watershed Protection and Development Bond Measure (Part of the FY 2027 budget; voters must approve because the state would borrow the money from investors and pay it back with interest.)

YES: supports letting the state borrow $55M from investors, repaid with interest, for environmental preservation, recreational facilities, and water infrastructure

NO: opposes this borrowing, so the state would not issue the $55M in bonds for these projects

Also on your ballot

  • Lieutenant Governor

  • Attorney General

  • Secretary of State

  • Treasurer

  • State Senate

  • State House

  • Municipal government