2026 Rhode Island lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 2026 Rhode Island lieutenant gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the lieutenant governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Democrat Sabina Matos is running for a second full term.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Sue AnderBois, Providence city councilor
• Cynthia Armour Coyne, former state senator from the 32nd district (2014–2023)
• Sabina Matos, incumbent lieutenant governor (2021–present)
• Xay Khamsyvoravong, former mayor of Newport

Publicly expressed interest

• Bill Bartholomew, radio host
• Stephen Casey, state representative from the 50th district (2013–present) and candidate for Rhode Island's 1st congressional district in 2023
• Louis DiPalma, state senator from the 12th district (2009–present)

Withdrawn

• Eric Ulis, researcher

Declined

• Don Grebien, mayor of Pawtucket (2011–present)
• Peter Neronha, Rhode Island Attorney General (2019–present)
• Maria Rivera, mayor of Central Falls (2020–present)

Endorsements

Republican primary

Declared

• John Loughlin, former state representative from the 71st district (2005–2011) and nominee for Rhode Island's 1st congressional district in 2010

Potential

• Kenneth Hopkins, mayor of Cranston (2021–present)

Declined

• Aaron Guckian, trade association executive and nominee in 2022 (running for governor)

See also

• 2026 United States lieutenant gubernatorial elections

References

External links

Official campaign websites

• Sue AnderBois (D) for Lieutenant Governor
• Cindy Coyne (D) for Lieutenant Governor
• Xay Khamsyvoravong (D) for Lieutenant Governor
• John Loughlin (R) for Lieutenant Governor
• Sabina Matos (D) for Lieutenant Governor