RI gubernatorial candidates talk housing, energy and education in first general election debate

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: October 8, 2026

Words: 1,314

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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The first gubernatorial debate of the 2026 general election cycle began cordially enough.

Moderator Gene Valicenti asked the three candidates if their opponents had the temperament and experience to serve as governor. Republican Aaron Guckian readily acknowledged that each of them was “a smart individual,” while independent Ken Block conceded that Democratic opponent Helena Buonanno Foulkes at least had the temperament. Foulkes deferred to her opponents to speak for themselves.

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