Who's Running 2028
Updated June 24, 2026
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2028 Republican primary in Rhode Island

Rhode Island will hold a 2028 Republican primary or caucus to award its share of delegates. The official 2028 date is not set yet, but here is how Rhode Island fits the race.

Rhode Island at a glance

  • Electoral votes4
  • RegionNortheast
  • CapitalProvidence
  • General-election leanSafe Democratic
  • Calendar positionMid-to-late (not set)

See the Rhode Island general-election outlook.

The Republican field

The candidates Rhode Island Republican voters would choose among:

Full field and process on the 2028 Republican primary hub.

Quick answers

Rhode Island 2028 Republican primary FAQ

When is the 2028 Republican primary in Rhode Island?
The official 2028 date has not been set. Rhode Island typically votes after the early states, often around Super Tuesday or later. Check back as the calendar is confirmed.
Who is running in the 2028 Republican primary?
As of June 2026 no candidate has formally declared. The most-discussed Republican contenders include JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Ron DeSantis, Dan Greaney.
How many delegates does Rhode Island have?
Exact 2028 delegate counts are set by the Republican National Committee (RNC) closer to the election. As a rough guide, larger states like Rhode Island (4 electoral votes) carry more delegates than smaller ones.