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9/25/2026: RI Lieutenant Governor Debate - Campaign 2026
25 September 2026

9/25/2026: RI Lieutenant Governor Debate - Campaign 2026

Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News

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This week on a special edition of Newsmakers: a debate between the two candidates for Rhode Island lieutenant governor, incumbent Democrat Sabina Matos and Republican challenger John Loughlin.

Tune in for upcoming 12 News debates ahead of the general election — special editions of Newsmakers will feature the candidates for Bristol County (Mass.) district attorney on Friday, Oct. 2 and for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District on Friday, Oct. 9, and the candidates for governor debate live Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. from Rhode Island College.

The general election is Nov. 3. Early voting begins on Oct. 13.