EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Next year’s race for Lieutenant Governor in Rhode Island is beginning to take shape with candidates lining up to challenge incumbent Sabina Matos.

Former Republican state representative John Loughlin is the latest to join the field. MORE: Former lawmaker, radio host John Loughlin to run for lieutenant governor in 2026

In the video above, Boston Globe columnist Dan McGowan joined Patrick Little on 12 News This Morning to break down the race.

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