Ken Block could have an edge in RI governors race if voters learn more about him, poll finds

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: April 20, 2026

Words: 801

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Independent candidate for governor Ken Block could win a three-way November election if voters learn more about his work holding government officials accountable, according to an internal poll Block’s campaign published Monday.

The survey of 802 potential voters showed Block initially trailing his Democratic competitors — either Gov. Dan McKee or Helena Buonanno Foulkes — on a hypothetical general election matchup, but ahead of Republican Aaron Guckian. Respondents were only told Block’s name in …

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