Felag, Speakman Win Re-Election Unopposed
Rhode Island Democrats State Sen. Walter Felag and Rep. June Speakman both ran without opposition in the 2026 general election.
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Rhode Island Election News
In Rhode Island, election news means campaign launches, polling, results and the rules that govern how people vote. This page covers the state's races at every level, from statewide offices to the General Assembly.
Recent news
November 4, 2026
Raptakis Wins Rhode Island Senate Re-ElectionIncumbent Leonidas Raptakis secured a 16th term in the Rhode Island State Senate with 62% of the vote.
November 4, 2026
Foulkes Wins Rhode Island Governor RaceDemocrat Helena Foulkes defeated independent Ken Block in a two-to-one margin, though the results have not yet been certified.
November 4, 2026
Wilcox Unseats Morgan in Senate District 34Democrat Samantha Wilcox defeated longtime Republican Sen. Elaine J. Morgan in the Rhode Island Senate District 34 race.
November 4, 2026
Allan Fung Wins Rhode Island House District 15 SeatThe independent candidate defeated Republican incumbent Chris Paplauskas and Democrat Colleen Crudele in the race for District 15.
November 4, 2026
Reed Wins Reelection to Senate in Rhode IslandIncumbent Democrat Jack Reed defeats Republican Raymond McKay in the Rhode Island Senate race, which was called shortly after 8 p.m. Eastern.
November 4, 2026
Matos Leads Loughlin in Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor RaceIncumbent Democrat Sabina Matos holds a commanding early lead over Republican challenger John Loughlin with most precincts still unreported.
November 4, 2026
Foulkes Projected to Win Rhode Island Governor RaceDemocrat Helena Foulkes is projected to defeat Republican Aaron Guckian after ousting incumbent Dan McKee in the primary.
November 4, 2026
Magaziner Leads Mellor in Rhode Island House RaceEarly returns show the incumbent Democrat holding a wide lead over Republican challenger Vic Mellor in the 2nd Congressional District.
November 3, 2026
Rhode Island Makes Election Day a Public HolidayState offices close on November 3, 2026, while many public schools also close and banks and postal services remain open.
November 2, 2026
Brown Health Hospitals Offer Emergency Ballot ApplicationsPatients admitted to Brown University Health hospitals can request emergency ballots as Election Day approaches.
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Rhode Island reporting spans candidate filings and campaign announcements, polling as races tighten or shift, certified results and recounts, and campaign finance disclosures. Coverage reaches from the State House in Providence to the towns and cities across the state's small geography. The state's compact size means a single municipal race can draw statewide attention, so local and state contests are often reported side by side. Voting law changes and the administration of elections by the Secretary of State are the constraints that most often reshape how each cycle runs.