Guckian confirmed as GOP gubernatorial nominee; primary turnout cracks 20%

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: September 15, 2026

Words: 888

Last Updated: 2 days, 18 hours ago

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A review of three close primaries by the Rhode Island Board of Elections morning did not change the winner in any of them, Miguel Nunez, elections board director, told the panel Tuesday.

A rereading of flash drives holding vote totals from ballot counting machines concluded with identical margins of victory for Republican gubernatorial nominee Aaron Guckian and Democratic Providence City Councilor Justin Roias, Hunter said. A third review that involved recounting every ballot cast in …

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