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Abstract
Helena Foulkes has increased her lead over incumbent Dan McKee in the race for the Democratic nomination for Rhode Island Governor. Foulkes leads in general election scenarios against prospective Republican challengers Elaine Pelino and Aaron Guckian as well as Independent Ken Block, while McKee is statistically tied with Block in general election matchups. Four in five Rhode Island residents disapprove of McKee's handling of his job as governor, an all-time high, with particularly poor marks for his handling of the cost of living, roads & bridges, and housing. There are no clear leaders in the Democratic primaries for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General, with a plurality in both races undecided. A majority approve of Rhode Island's new tax on second homes while Rhode Islanders are divided on the recent moratorium on new charter schools.
Department
Ocean State Poll
Publication Date
8-27-2026
Recommended Citation
UNH Survey Center, "Approval of McKee Remains Low, Foulkes Opens Wide Lead in Democratic Rhode Island Gubernatorial Primary 8/27/2026" (2026). All UNH Survey Center Polls. 993.
https://scholars.unh.edu/survey_center_polls/993