Shekarchi Won't Run for Governor, Leaving McKee to Face Foulkes in Primary

R.I. House Speaker Shekarchi Opts Out of Governor’s Race

Newport Buzz R.I. House Speaker Shekarchi Opts Out of Governor’s Race Rhode Island House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi will not run for governor, ending months of speculation and narrowing the Democratic primary field. “After deep personal reflection, I have decided to continue to serve as Speaker of the House and will not be a candidate for Governor this fall,” the Warwick Democrat said Tuesday. Shekarchi, 63, had publicly weighed a run and said …

Shekarchi opts out of governor’s race • Rhode Island Current

Rhode Island House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi takes questions after Gov. Dan McKee's State of the State address on Jan. 13, 2026. (Photo by Michael Salerno/Rhode Island Current)After more than a year of hinting at a possible gubernatorial run, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi released three paragraphs to explain why he decided against it. “The best way for me to serve the people of Rhode Island is to continue my work as Speaker of the House,”…

Shekarchi won't run for governor, leaving McKee to face Foulkes in primary

The House speaker said he made the decision "after deep personal reflection."

Shekarchi opts out of governor’s race - What's Up Newp

by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentFebruary 3, 2026 After more than a year of hinting at a possible gubernatorial run, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi released three paragraphs to explain why he decided against it. “The best way for me to serve the people of Rhode Island is to continue my work as Speaker of […] The post Shekarchi opts out of governor’s race appeared first on What's Up Newp.