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Dan McKee

Governor

Democrat

Rhode Island

In office sinceMar 2, 20215 years · 2 terms
Next electionNov 20261 month away
5Years in office
2027Term ends
State
District 1District 2
District info
Statewide seat
2 districts
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Population–
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About

Daniel J. McKee is an American politician and businessman serving, since 2021, as the 76th governor of Rhode Island. A member of the Democratic Party, he also served as Rhode Island's 69th lieutenant governor from 2015 to 2021.

2026 Race

On the ballot | Nov 3, 2026

Open seat: Daniel McKee is not on the ballot.

  • Aaron GuckianRepublican
  • Helena FoulkesDemocratic
  • Ken BlockIndependent
  • Jasjit GotraIndependent
  • Christopher ReynoldsIndependent
State Government
Democratic trifectaVeto-proof Democratic legislature
SenateDemocratic majority
D 87%R 11%
HouseDemocratic majority
D 85%Other 1%R 13%

Veto override: 3/5 of members elected in each chamber

Source: Ballotpedia, as of Sep 27, 2026

Executive Record

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–Vetoes
–Executive Orders
–Veto Overrides

A governor's record is what they sign, veto, and order. These numbers light up when state bill tracking arrives – no estimates in the meantime.

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