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Robert Raimondo
Republican
Robert Raimondo
Rhode Island Republican Governor nominee?
$11.7K
SEP 9, 2026Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleBusinessman
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyModerate Republican
LocationRhode Island
BackgroundBusinessman
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Notable personal detailsRobert Raimondo is a Republican candidate for governor of Rhode Island in the 2026 election cycle. He has described himself publicly as a businessman, and has been identified in election coverage as a cousin of former Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo. His professional background includes finance/accounting work, with public profiles describing him as a CFO and accountant.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate advocates major tax cuts, including eliminating state personal income taxes, and proposes shifting revenue reliance toward increased consumption (sales tax) and tax relief for locally made products. The campaign describes a fiscally conservative approach focused on lowering taxes to spur spending and job growth.
Immigration & Border
Robert Raimondo has expressed disagreement with then-President Trump’s immigration policies and said that ICE will not come to Rhode Island, signaling opposition to aggressive federal immigration enforcement in the state and a more welcoming stance toward immigrants. His public comments frame immigration as an issue where he rejects enforcement-first approaches while emphasizing state-level protections.
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Climate & Energy
Robert Raimondo’s campaign materials emphasize pro-business energy cost incentives but do not articulate specific climate targets, support for or opposition to major clean-energy programs, or positions on fossil-fuel development. Public reporting on his campaign highlights economic and taxation priorities rather than a detailed climate or energy policy. Available public sources show general references to lowering energy costs but no clear policy agenda on emissions, renewables, or regulation.
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Rhode Island Republican Governor nominee?
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