Most intriguing RI race to watch? New UNH poll shows LG Matos in tight race with Loughlin

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: September 25, 2026

Words: 1,206

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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One of the least powerful state offices could end up being the headline of Rhode Island’s general election: Democrat Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos is neck-and-neck with her Republican challenger, John Loughlin, according to a University of New Hampshire poll published Thursday.

The poll of 598 likely general election voters, conducted online from Sept. 17 to 21, shows 48% support for Matos compared with 44% for Loughlin — essentially a statistical …

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