2026 RI Governor's race: on Immigration


Helena Foulkes: Criticized Trump for terrorizing immigrant communities

Foulkes also called out the "reckless, illegal and irresponsible policies of the Trump administration." Specifically, she mentioned "terrorizing" immigrant communities, carrying out cuts to food assistance, cuts to Medicaid and "tax breaks for billionaires."

"I am ready to lead the fight," she said.

Source: Warwick Beacon on 2026 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race Sep 10, 2025

Aaron Guckian: Get felons out but no arrests at green card interviews

As for the ICE immigration arrests making headlines across the country and in Rhode Island, he said he would draw the line at nabbing people at their "green card" interviews, but "I would think it is very important that we work with our police and federal officials to try to get felons out."
Source: Providence Journal on 2026 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race Feb 24, 2026

Raymond McKay: Responsible immigration policies consider Americans First

For decades, both parties have had opportunities to address the complex issues surrounding legal immigration and illegal entry into the United States of America and have failed. Ray is committed to addressing responsible immigration and enforcement policies that consider the best interest of Rhode Islanders and Americans First. This action leads us in the Right Direction.
Source: 2026 Rhode Island Gubernatorial website McKayForUSSenate.com Sep 9, 2026

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Gubernatorial candidates on Immigration:
Gubernatorial races in 2026:
  • AK: Mike Dunleavy(R,term-limited)
  • AL: Kay Ivey(R,term-limited)
  • AR: Sarah Huckabee Sanders(R,for re-election)
  • AZ: Katie Hobbs(D,for re-election)
  • CA: Gavin Newsom(D,term-limited)
  • CO: Jared Polis(D,term-limited)
  • CT: Ned Lamont(D,for re-election)
  • FL: Ron DeSantis(R,term-limited)
  • GA: Brian Kemp(R,term-limited)
  • HI: Josh Green(D,for re-election)
  • IA: Kim Reynolds(R,retiring)
  • ID: Brad Little(R,for re-election)
  • IL: J.B. Pritzker(D,for re-election)
  • KS: Laura Kelly(D,term-limited)
  • MA: Maura Healey(D,for re-election)
  • MD: Wes Moore(D,for re-election)
  • ME: Janet Mills(D,term-limited)
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  • MI: Gretchen Whitmer(D,term-limited)
  • MN: Tim Walz(D,retiring)
  • NE: Jim Pillen(R,for re-election)
  • NH: Kelly Ayotte(R,for re-election)
  • NM: Michelle Lujan-Grisham(D,term-limited)
  • NV: Joe Lombardo(R)
  • NY: Kathy Hochul(D,for re-election)
  • OH: Mike DeWine(R,term-limited)
  • OK: Kevin Stitt(R,term-limited)
  • OR: Tina Kotek(D,for re-election)
  • PA: Josh Shapiro(D,for re-election)
  • RI: Dan McKee(D,for re-election)
  • SC: Henry McMaster(R,term-limited)
  • SD: Larry Rhoden(R,for re-election)
  • TN: Bill Lee(R,term-limited)
  • TX: Greg Abbott(R,for re-election)
  • VT: Phil Scott(R,for re-election)
  • WI: Tony Evers(D,retiring)
  • WY: Mark Gordon(R,term-limited)
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