Guckian is running as a moderate Republican focused on state issues like the budget and taxes. Aaron Guckian, a hard-to-miss 6'7" Rhode Island Republican stalwart with a memorable singing voice and a political resumé that dates back to the Carcieri administration, is running for governor.

Republican Aaron Guckian is set to kickoff a run for governor on Monday, making him the first major GOP candidate throwing their hat into the ring.

Results from the latest Ocean State Poll, conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, indicate McKee has significant ground to cover if he hopes to advance.

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee is looking at steep uphill battle in his 2026 re-election bid, according to data from the University of New Hampshire.