Helena Foulkes, 2026 Rhode Island Governor Democratic candidate
Helena Foulkes
DEMOCRATIC
Businesswoman

2026 Rhode Island Governor Polls

Elaine Pelino, 2026 Rhode Island Governor Republican candidate
Elaine Pelino
REPUBLICAN
Chair, Warwick Sewer Authority

2026 Rhode Island Governor Polling Average:

Aggregate of all polls released for Rhode Island's Governor election between Democrat Helena Foulkes and Republican Elaine Pelino. This page will update the moment new polls are released, including the polling average, projected margin, and survey details.

Year
2026
Race
Governor
State
Rhode Island
Democratic candidate
Helena Foulkes
Republican candidate
Elaine Pelino
Incumbent / open seat
Open Seat
Polling average
42.0% D / 20.0% R
Polling average margin
D +22.0
Last updated
12:00 AM on August 24, 2026
Polls included
1
Latest poll
University of New Hampshire — August 24, 2026

Rhode Island Governor Polling Trend

2026 Rhode Island governor Polling Average

Helena Foulkes leads Elaine Pelino by 22.0% in the Pollsmax polling average for the 2026 Rhode Island governor election, 42.0% to 20.0%. The average currently aggregates results from 1 poll. According to the latest Rhode Island governor poll, conducted by University of New Hampshire on August 24, Foulkes leads Pelino 42% to 20%.

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Latest Rhode Island Governor Polls

Pollster
Date
Sample
Helena Foulkes
Elaine Pelino
Margin
University of New Hampshire
August 24, 2026
750 LV
42%
20%
D +22.0

About the Pollsmax Polling Average

Pollsmax creates a time-weighted and partisanship-adjusted polling average from an aggregate of all polls conducted for the general election. See the polling methodology to learn more about how polls are standardized and weighted.