Signature collection deadline trims governor’s race down to five candidates, initial data shows

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: July 10, 2026

Words: 618

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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A field of 19 gubernatorial candidates has been whittled down to, potentially, just five — including Gov. Dan McKee — based on signatures totals on candidates’ nomination papers, which were due to local boards of canvassers by 4 p.m. Friday.

The signature counts, tracked online in real time by the Rhode Island Department of State, are not yet finalized, which means more candidates could meet the signature minimums — ranging from 50 for …

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