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Elaine Pelino
R · Rhode Island · 2026Elaine Pelino is a retired business executive making her first run for public office, per Rhode Island Current's 2026 voter guide. She faces party-endorsed Aaron Guckian in the September 9 Republican contest, per the Department of State's declared candidates report.
Priorities
- Curbing state spending and budget growth, per Rhode Island Current's voter guide
- Second Amendment rights, per Rhode Island Current's voter guide
- Affordability and job growth to retain young Rhode Islanders, per Rhode Island Current's voter guide
On the ballot
Governor · Rhode Island · 2026
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