22 to Watch in RI in 2022: Governor’s Race

22 to Watch in RI in 2022: Governor’s Race

This year’s Rhode Island gubernatorial race is unprecedented.

There are four candidates who have won statewide office vying for the Democratic nomination.

Then, add in a former corporate CEO -- making five major candidates.

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There is the potential that the nominee can win the race with about 30% of the Democratic primary vote. If all the candidates stay in the race it is likely that the Democrat will emerge with fewer than 100,000 votes.

With Republicans like Dave Darlington fading away, House Minority Leader Blake Filippi bowing out, and former two-time GOP nominee Allan Fung now looking to run for State Treasurer, the GOP cupboard is bare.

Thus, the next governor could de facto be determined by just a tiny fraction of the state.

The race between Governor Dan McKee, Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, former Secretary of State Matt Brown, Treasurer Seth Magaziner, and former CVS executive Helena Foulkes is expected to set a new spending record.

Rhode Islanders who are likely Democratic primary voters will be bombarded by ads, mailers, and emails.

Get ready for the most aggressive campaign in Rhode Island history -- never before has there been a race with five viable candidates.