Rhode Island
With no Senate race on the ballot, the Governor’s contest becomes the main statewide campaign. Gov. Dan McKee (D) ascended to his position when then-Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) was appointed US Commerce Secretary. He won a tight Democratic primary in September and now hopes to clinch a full term on Tuesday night. Gov. McKee faces a spirited challenge from Republican Ashley Kalus who has proven herself more than a political sacrificial lamb. The Governor is favored, but this race will be closer than a typical Rhode Island statewide campaign.
In the open 2nd District with Rep. Jim Langevin (D-Warwick) retiring after 11 terms, Republicans appear to have a chance of carrying a district rated D+17. Former Cranston Mayor and two-time Republican gubernatorial nominee Allan Fung has been leading Democratic state Treasurer Seth Magaziner in the published polls. This is a race to watch on election night and could be one that sets the tone for what we will see in the rest of the country. Winning this seat will go a long way toward Republicans clinching the House majority.
