Biography
Aaron Guckian is the Republican nominee for governor. A former Rhode Island Dental Association leader, teacher and banker, he was a special assistant to Gov. Don Carcieri and was the 2022 Republican nominee for lieutenant governor. He campaigns on lowering taxes and fees, opposing a millionaire's tax and truck tolls, and working with the Trump administration.[1][2][3]
Guckian is an East Greenwich native and a former college basketball player.[1] He graduated from East Greenwich High School and earned a bachelor's degree in music and education from Connecticut College, a master's degree in music from Rhode Island College and an MBA from Johnson and Wales University; he cites two master's degrees as part of his résumé.[4][1] He coaches for the East Greenwich Basketball Association and the East Greenwich Soccer Association, according to Ballotpedia.[4]
Guckian has worked as a teacher and in banking and nonprofit work, including as a vice president at Bank Newport, an officer at The Washington Trust Company and a development officer at the Rhode Island Foundation.[1][4] About two decades ago he served as a special assistant to Gov. Don Carcieri, and he most recently led the Rhode Island Dental Association.[1][4]
Guckian was the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor in 2022 and lost to Democrat Sabina Matos, 43.1 percent to 51.2 percent.[2][1] He won the Republican nomination for governor in the September 9, 2026 primary.[1][3][4]
- 1.Beyond the Podium: Republican Guckian defends resume in run for governor · NBC 10 (WJAR) · 2026-08-31 News report
- 2.2022 Rhode Island lieutenant gubernatorial election · Wikipedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
- 3.Foulkes, Guckian, Block spar over housing, Morales, abortion in NBC 10 debate · NBC 10 (WJAR) · 2026-10-07 News report
- 4.Aaron Guckian - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21.
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