Matos Wins RI Lieutenant Governor Race

Incumbent Democrat Sabina Matos secured reelection as Rhode Island lieutenant governor after Republican challenger John Loughlin conceded the race. With strong preliminary results, Matos maintained a comfortable lead over Loughlin to win another term.

Democratic Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos answers a question at the Providence Performing Arts Center during a lieutenant governor candidates debate hosted by WJAR Channel 10 on Oct. 7.

Incumbent Democrat Sabina Matos secured reelection as lieutenant governor after her Republican challenger conceded the race. Matos captured 58% of the vote compared to John Loughlin's 42% with 87% of precincts reporting. The contest stood as the most competitive statewide matchup in the United States state.