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2026 Rhode Island lieutenant gubernatorial election

Nov 3, 2026

IncumbentSabina Matos Democrat

General election

November 3, 2026

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

Independents:

Mabel Martinez

Primaries

Democratic primary

Sabina Matos Incumbent
incumbent lieutenant governor (2021–present)
Cynthia Armour Coyne
former state senator from the 32nd district (2014–2023)
Fred McLin III
former Veterans’ Caseworker and Community Liaison for Congressman Gabe Amo
Sue AnderBois
Providence city councilor
Xay Khamsyvoravong
former mayor of Newport

Republican primary

Results

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

Individual election

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2026 Rhode Island lieutenant gubernatorial election — 16 candidates tracked, election day November 3, 2026, with primary and general stages, results, and…

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