2022 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 2022 Rhode Island gubernatorial election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the governor of Rhode Island. Incumbent Governor Dan McKee became Rhode Island's governor on March 2, 2021, when term-limited Gina Raimondo resigned following her confirmation as United States secretary of commerce. McKee will run for a full-term.^[1]

Democratic primary[]

Candidates[]

Declared[]

Matt Brown, former Rhode Island secretary of state, candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2006 and candidate for governor in 2018^[2]
Helena Foulkes, former CVS executive, granddaughter of former U.S. Senator Thomas Dodd and niece of former U.S. Senator Chris Dodd^[3]^[4]
Nellie Gorbea, Rhode Island secretary of state^[5]^[6]
Tom Iannitti, former Rhode Island Senate Policy Analyst^[7]
Seth Magaziner, general treasurer of Rhode Island^[8]^[9]
Luis Daniel Muñoz, physician and Independent candidate for governor in 2018^[10]^[11]

Democratic candidates^[a]

Former Secretary of State
Matt Brown
from Providence
Secretary of State
Nellie Gorbea
from North Kingstown
Former CVS executive
Helena Foulkes
from Narragansett
General Treasurer
Seth Magaziner
from
Providence

^[12]^[13]^[14]^[15]

Announcement pending[]

Dan McKee, incumbent governor of Rhode Island^[b]^[16]

Potential[]

James Langevin, U.S. representative for Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district and former secretary of state of Rhode Island^[17]
Patrick Lynch, former attorney general of Rhode Island^[18]^[19]
Joseph R. Paolino Jr., former mayor of Providence and candidate for governor in 1990^[20]
Aaron Regunberg, former state representative and candidate for lieutenant governor of Rhode Island in 2018^[18]^[19]

Declined[]

Jorge Elorza, mayor of Providence^[18]^[19]^[21]
Peter Neronha, attorney general of Rhode Island^[18]

Endorsements[]

Matt Brown

State legislators

Cynthia Mendes, member of the Rhode Island State Senate from the 18th district^[22]

Luis Daniel Muñoz

Organizations

Catch Fire Movement
Doctors in Politics
Future Generations PAC
Woke Doctors

Polling[]

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size^[c]	Margin of error	Matt Brown	Helena Foulkes	Nellie Gorbea	Seth Magaziner	Dan McKee	Undecided
Lake Research Partners (D)^[A]	November 7–10, 2021	500 (LV)	± 4.4%	6%	4%	24%	16%	26%	20%

Republican primary[]

Candidates[]

Announcement pending[]

David Darlington, former chair of the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority^[23]

Publicly expressed interest[]

Allan Fung, former mayor of Cranston and nominee for governor of Rhode Island in 2014 and 2018^[18]^[19]

Potential[]

Ken Block, businessman, Moderate Party nominee for governor in 2010, and Republican candidate for governor in 2014^[24]
Charles Callanan, businessman^[25]
Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung, Rhode Island state representative and wife of Allan Fung^[18]^[26]
Giovanni Feroce, businessman, former state senator, nominee for lieutenant governor of Rhode Island in 1994, and candidate for governor in 2018^[24]
Robert Flanders, former associate justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018^[18]
Jeff Grybowski, businessman^[27]

Declined[]

Jessica de la Cruz, minority whip of the Rhode Island Senate^[23]
Blake Filippi, minority leader of the Rhode Island House of Representatives (running for re-election)^[28]^[29]

General election[]

Predictions[]

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report^[30]	Solid D	October 5, 2021
Inside Elections^[31]	Solid D	September 29, 2021
Sabato's Crystal Ball^[32]	Likely D	September 15, 2021

Note[]

^ The images in this gallery are in the public domain or are otherwise free to use. This gallery should not be construed as a list of major or noteworthy candidates. If a candidate is not included in this gallery, it is only because there are no high-quality, copyright-free photographs of them available on the Internet.
^ McKee became governor in 2021 when his predecessor, Gina Raimondo, resigned to become U.S. Secretary of Commerce. Prior to that, he was the Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island.
^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear

Partisan clients

^ This poll was conducted for Nellie Gorbea's campaign

References[]

^ Marcelo, Philip; LeBlanc, Steve (January 7, 2021). "Biden's Cabinet picks shake up New England politics". Associated Press. Archived from the original on January 16, 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
^ "Matt Brown enters Democratic race for RI governor speaking of 'revolution'". Archived from the original on September 23, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
^ "Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 9/15". Archived from the original on September 17, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
^ Gregg, Katherine; Anderson, Patrick (October 13, 2021). "Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes announces candidacy for governor of RI". Providence Journal. Archived from the original on October 13, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
^ Fitzpatrick, Edward (May 23, 2021). "Nellie Gorbea is running for governor of Rhode Island". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
^ Maradiaga, Frank (May 23, 2021). "Nellie Gorbea announces run for Rhode Island governor". NBC 10 WJAR. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
^ "Reboot Rhode Island: My Hopeful Promise to You - Tom Iannitti". May 5, 2021. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
^ "Seth Magaziner Formally Launches Campaign for Governor". September 14, 2021. Archived from the original on September 14, 2021. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
^ "Seth Magaziner announces run for governor, slamming 'old-time politicians'". Archived from the original on September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
^ "Luis Daniel Muñoz". Luis Daniel Muñoz. Archived from the original on April 18, 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
^ Fitzpatrick, Edward (April 7, 2021). "Dr. Luis Daniel Muñoz will run for R.I. governor in 2022". BostonGlobe.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
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^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on August 3, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on July 21, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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^ Kalunian, Kim (February 26, 2017). "Langevin: I may run for governor but not in 2018". WPRI. Archived from the original on April 16, 2019. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g "Get Ready — The 2022 RI Governor's Race Has Already Begun". Go Local Prov. November 13, 2018. Archived from the original on February 4, 2019. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Anderson, Patrick (November 18, 2018). "Political Scene: Speculation begins about 2022 elections". Providence Journal. Archived from the original on November 19, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
^ Fitzpatrick, Edward (February 11, 2020). "Who will be the next R.I. governor? Ranking the potential candidates". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on March 3, 2020. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
^ "Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 9/15". Archived from the original on September 17, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
^ Grim, Ryan (September 22, 2021). "A Slate of More Than 50 Progressive Candidates Looks to Take Over Rhode Island". The Intercept. Archived from the original on October 19, 2021. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
^ ^a ^b "R.I. Republicans might end up with a gubernatorial primary, too - the Boston Globe". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on November 19, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
^ ^a ^b Bartholomew, Bill (November 21, 2018). "A Way Too Early Look at the 2022 Rhode Island Gubernatorial Race". 990WBOB. Archived from the original on February 4, 2019. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
^ "Charles Callanan for Rhode Island State Senate". Facebook. June 16, 2021.
^ Anderson, Patrick (November 18, 2018). "Political Scene: Speculation begins about 2022 elections". Providence Journal. Archived from the original on November 19, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
^ "2022 RI Gov's Race Gearing Up with Surprise Potential Candidates and Big Issues Emerging". Go Local Prov. August 31, 2019. Archived from the original on August 31, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
^ "Filippi not running for governor in Rhode Island". December 3, 2021. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
^ "Representing the People of Charlestown, Block Island, South Kingstown and Westerly is the best job, one which I hope to continue in the years ahead. I look forward to helping the Republican nominee for Governor, and all Republicans up and down the ballot, in 2022". twitter.com. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
^ "2022 Governor Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Archived from the original on January 5, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
^ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Archived from the original on February 18, 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
^ "2022 Gubernatorial race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Archived from the original on March 11, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2021.

External links[]

Official campaign websites

[disclaimer-12] The images in this gallery are in the public domain or are otherwise free to use. This gallery should not be construed as a list of major or noteworthy candidates. If a candidate is not included in this gallery, it is only because there are no high-quality, copyright-free photographs of them available on the Internet.

[17] McKee became governor in 2021 when his predecessor, Gina Raimondo, resigned to become U.S. Secretary of Commerce. Prior to that, he was the Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island.

[Key-25] Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear

[26] This poll was conducted for Nellie Gorbea's campaign

[:1-1] Marcelo, Philip; LeBlanc, Steve (January 7, 2021). "Biden's Cabinet picks shake up New England politics". Associated Press. Archived from the original on January 16, 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2021.

[2] "Matt Brown enters Democratic race for RI governor speaking of 'revolution'". Archived from the original on September 23, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.

[3] "Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 9/15". Archived from the original on September 17, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2021.

[4] Gregg, Katherine; Anderson, Patrick (October 13, 2021). "Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes announces candidacy for governor of RI". Providence Journal. Archived from the original on October 13, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021.

[5] Fitzpatrick, Edward (May 23, 2021). "Nellie Gorbea is running for governor of Rhode Island". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved June 27, 2021.

[6] Maradiaga, Frank (May 23, 2021). "Nellie Gorbea announces run for Rhode Island governor". NBC 10 WJAR. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2021.

[7] "Reboot Rhode Island: My Hopeful Promise to You - Tom Iannitti". May 5, 2021. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.

[8] "Seth Magaziner Formally Launches Campaign for Governor". September 14, 2021. Archived from the original on September 14, 2021. Retrieved September 14, 2021.

[9] "Seth Magaziner announces run for governor, slamming 'old-time politicians'". Archived from the original on September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.

[10] "Luis Daniel Muñoz". Luis Daniel Muñoz. Archived from the original on April 18, 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2021.

[11] Fitzpatrick, Edward (April 7, 2021). "Dr. Luis Daniel Muñoz will run for R.I. governor in 2022". BostonGlobe.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2021.

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[gorbea_filing-14] "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on August 3, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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[mckee_filing-16] "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on July 21, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[18] "Voters in 36 states will elect a governor next year. Here's a cheat sheet". www.politico.com. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.

[19] Kalunian, Kim (February 26, 2017). "Langevin: I may run for governor but not in 2018". WPRI. Archived from the original on April 16, 2019. Retrieved April 16, 2019.

[2022begun-20] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g "Get Ready — The 2022 RI Governor's Race Has Already Begun". Go Local Prov. November 13, 2018. Archived from the original on February 4, 2019. Retrieved February 3, 2019.

[2022fung-21] Anderson, Patrick (November 18, 2018). "Political Scene: Speculation begins about 2022 elections". Providence Journal. Archived from the original on November 19, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2019.

[:0-22] Fitzpatrick, Edward (February 11, 2020). "Who will be the next R.I. governor? Ranking the potential candidates". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on March 3, 2020. Retrieved April 19, 2020.

[23] "Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 9/15". Archived from the original on September 17, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2021.

[24] Grim, Ryan (September 22, 2021). "A Slate of More Than 50 Progressive Candidates Looks to Take Over Rhode Island". The Intercept. Archived from the original on October 19, 2021. Retrieved October 19, 2021.

[darlington-27] "R.I. Republicans might end up with a gubernatorial primary, too - the Boston Globe". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on November 19, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2021.

[Feroce-28] Bartholomew, Bill (November 21, 2018). "A Way Too Early Look at the 2022 Rhode Island Gubernatorial Race". 990WBOB. Archived from the original on February 4, 2019. Retrieved February 3, 2019.

[29] "Charles Callanan for Rhode Island State Senate". Facebook. June 16, 2021.

[2022fenton-fung-30] Anderson, Patrick (November 18, 2018). "Political Scene: Speculation begins about 2022 elections". Providence Journal. Archived from the original on November 19, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2019.

[31] "2022 RI Gov's Race Gearing Up with Surprise Potential Candidates and Big Issues Emerging". Go Local Prov. August 31, 2019. Archived from the original on August 31, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2020.

[32] "Filippi not running for governor in Rhode Island". December 3, 2021. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2021.

[33] "Representing the People of Charlestown, Block Island, South Kingstown and Westerly is the best job, one which I hope to continue in the years ahead. I look forward to helping the Republican nominee for Governor, and all Republicans up and down the ballot, in 2022". twitter.com. Retrieved December 14, 2021.

[Cook_PR-34] "2022 Governor Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Archived from the original on January 5, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2021.

[Inside_Elections-35] "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Archived from the original on February 18, 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2021.

[Sabato's_Crystal_Ball-36] "2022 Gubernatorial race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Archived from the original on March 11, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2021.

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