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Rhode Island governor polls
Foulkes (D) vs. Guckian (R)
Helena Foulkes leads the 2026 Rhode Island governor race by 25.1 points in PolitiKool's polling average, as of Oct. 11, 2026.
- Foulkes 43.2%, Guckian 18.1%.
- 5 polls from 3 pollsters, weighted by recency, sample size, pollster record and partisan sponsorship.
- The margin is little changed over the past month.
- Rated Safe D, combining the average with the Cook Political Report, Sabato's Crystal Ball and Inside Elections.
- The seat is held by Dan McKee (D).
Rhode Island governor polling average
Helena Foulkes43.2%
Aaron Guckian18.1%
MarginFoulkes +25.1
Average as of Oct. 11, 2026 · — Helena Foulkes · — Aaron Guckian
Latest Rhode Island governor polls
| Dates | Pollster | Sample | Foulkes | Guckian | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 23–25 | Opinion Diagnostics | 800 LV | 41% | 19% | Foulkes +22 |
| Sept. 17–21 | University of New Hampshire | 598 LV | 44% | 17% | Foulkes +27 |
| Aug. 20–24 | University of New Hampshire | 750 LV | 40% | 15% | Foulkes +25 |
| Aug. 21–22 | Emerson College/WPRI-TV | 1,000 LV | 45% | 18% | Foulkes +27 |
| June 18–23 | University of New Hampshire | 664 LV | 38% | 22% | Foulkes +16 |
| April 13–16 | Opinion Diagnostics | 802 LV | 33% | 16% | Foulkes +17 |