Aaron Christopher Guckian
What this job does: Leads the executive branch: enforces state laws, signs or vetoes bills, and appoints agency heads and board chairs. Limited to two four-year terms in a row.
- Occupation
- Led the Rhode Island Dental Association; earlier a teacher and banker (per TurnTo10 profile)
Background
- Won the September 9, 2026 Republican primary over Elaine Pelino by 259 votes (50.6% to 49.4%), per Wikipedia's results table. source: en.wikipedia.org
- East Greenwich native. Has worked as a teacher and in banking and most recently led the Rhode Island Dental Association. source: turnto10.com
- Was a special assistant to Gov. Don Carcieri. Lost the 2022 lieutenant governor race to Sabina Matos. source: turnto10.com
In their own words
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- Lower taxes and fees; opposes a millionaire's tax; does not want truck tolls reinstated (his words in a TurnTo10 interview). source: turnto10.com
- Names "fees, taxes, traffic, education" as the state's main issues. source: turnto10.com
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