Governor of Rhode Island

Dan McKee

Democrat · Rhode Island

75th Governor of Rhode Island, in office since March 2021. Former Lieutenant Governor and Cumberland town council president. Succeeded Gina Raimondo when she became Treasury Secretary. Re-elected in 2022. Focus on economic recovery, housing, and education.

Record

Pragmatic Democrat focused on economic development, housing affordability, and education reform. Led Rhode Island's post-COVID economic recovery. Expanded healthcare access and invested in clean energy transition, including offshore wind development.

Legislative Record

Recently signed into law

RI FY25 Budget — FY 2025 State Budget — Largest Housing Bond in RI History (Signed into law, Jun 17, 2025)

Executive orders & directives

RI EO — State of Emergency Over SNAP Lapse (In effect, Oct 30, 2025)

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