THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Candidate for Governor · Rhode Island
THE PERSON
Ken Block is a businessman and data specialist whose campaign describes work at GTECH and leadership of a software company serving government systems. He previously ran for Rhode Island governor in 2010 and 2014 and authored Disproven in 2024.
Background sources checked October 31, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Proposes studying a regional New England insurance marketplace, pursuing higher Medicare reimbursements and consolidating hospital bills into a single patient bill.
Source checked October 31, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Supports pharmacy-benefit-manager reform and improved dental access, and says he would not undermine the Affordable Care Act.
Source checked October 31, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Proposes reviewing overlapping healthcare agencies and administrative efficiency without reducing overall healthcare spending.
Source checked October 31, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Supports removing income tax on Social Security and reducing taxes and fees on cellphone bills.
Source checked October 31, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Proposes delaying the 100% renewable-electricity target from 2033 to 2040 and directing more auction revenue toward low-income energy-bill relief.
Source checked October 31, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Governor · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Rhode Island Department of State · 2026 general-election governor candidates ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.