UNH Poll Projects Democratic Sweep in Rhode Island Elections
A pre-election poll conducted by the University of New Hampshire predicts a sweep for Democratic candidates in Rhode Island's upcoming elections, including gubernatorial nominee Helena Buonanno Foulkes and Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, who are shown with significant leads over their…
Providence New Bedford, RI, November 2, 2026 —
A recent pre-election poll released by the University of New Hampshire indicates a strong performance for Democratic candidates in Rhode Island’s upcoming elections. The poll’s findings suggest a potential sweep for the party across key statewide races.
According to the poll, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Helena Buonanno Foulkes is projected to hold a significant lead over her Republican challenger. Similarly, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, also a Democrat, is reported to be in a strong position with a substantial lead against her Republican opponent.
The University of New Hampshire’s polling unit is known for conducting surveys that provide insights into public opinion in various political landscapes. The specific methodology, sample size, and margin of error for this particular poll were not detailed in the provided summary.
The results of this poll suggest a favorable outlook for the Democratic ticket in Rhode Island. However, the outcomes of elections can be influenced by various factors, including campaign developments, voter turnout, and shifts in public sentiment between the poll’s conduction and election day. The full impact of these projections on the final election results remains to be seen as the campaign period continues.
The candidates mentioned are Helena Buonanno Foulkes for Governor and Sabina Matos for Lieutenant Governor. The poll was conducted by the University of New Hampshire and forecasts a sweep for Democratic candidates against their Republican challengers. No specific vote percentages, dates of the poll’s completion, or details regarding the Republican challengers’ names were provided in the summary.
Further analysis of the electoral landscape will likely be available as more polls are released and as candidates continue their campaigns leading up to the election.
Story summarized from the original created by Nancy Lavin on rhodeislandcurrent.com, see more information here.
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