Question 1

Who should I vote for in Rhode Island in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 8 Rhode Island races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 9, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in Rhode Island Senate?

Accepted Answer

Jack Reed has the strongest record in the Rhode Island U.S. Senate race. Jack Reed scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Jack Reed's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Michael Bahry (6 of 15 criteria) and Raymond McKay (7 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in Rhode Island Governor?

Accepted Answer

Helena Foulkes has the strongest record in the Rhode Island governor's race. Helena Foulkes scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Ken Block at 58 and Aaron Guckian at 50, as of October 9, 2026. Helena Foulkes's highest marks are command of the job and communication. Ken Block's highest marks are command of the job and communication. Jasjit Gotra (3 of 15 criteria) and CD Reynolds (1 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in Rhode Island Attorney General?

Accepted Answer

Kim Ahern has the strongest record in the Rhode Island attorney general race. Kim Ahern scores 58 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Kim Ahern's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Alan Gordon (5 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 5

Who should I vote for in Rhode Island Secretary of State?

Accepted Answer

Gregg Amore has the strongest record in the Rhode Island secretary of state race. Gregg Amore scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Gregg Amore's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 6

Who should I vote for in Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor?

Accepted Answer

John Loughlin has the strongest record in the Rhode Island lieutenant governor race. John Loughlin scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Sabina Matos at 57, as of October 9, 2026. John Loughlin's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Sabina Matos's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 7

Who should I vote for in Rhode Island General Treasurer?

Accepted Answer

James Diossa has the strongest record in the Rhode Island general treasurer race. James Diossa scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. James Diossa's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Micholas Credle (4 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 8

Who should I vote for in RI-01?

Accepted Answer

Gabe Amo has the strongest record in Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District. Gabe Amo scores 67 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Gabe Amo's highest marks are command of the job and showing up. Pedro DeSouza (5 of 15 criteria) and Kellie Keenan (5 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 9

Who should I vote for in RI-02?

Accepted Answer

Seth Magaziner has the strongest record in Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District. Seth Magaziner scores 55 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Victor Mellor at 50, as of October 6, 2026. Seth Magaziner's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in Rhode Island?

U.S. Senate, Rhode Island

Governor of Rhode Island

Attorney General of Rhode Island

Secretary of State of Rhode Island

Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island

General Treasurer of Rhode Island

U.S. House, Rhode Island 1st Congressional District

U.S. House, Rhode Island 2nd Congressional District