Governor of Rhode Island
| Governor of the State of Rhode Island | |
|---|---|
since March 2, 2021 | |
| Government of Rhode Island | |
| Style |
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| Type | Head of state Head of government |
| Member of | Cabinet |
| Residence | None official |
| Seat | State House, Providence, Rhode Island |
| Nominator | Primary election |
| Appointer | Popular vote |
| Term length | Four years; renewable once consecutively |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Rhode Island |
| Formation | Original form: June 1636 Current form: November 1775 |
| Succession | Line of succession |
| Deputy | Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island |
| Salary | $145,754.96 (2020) |
| Website | Official website |
The governor of Rhode Island is the head of government of the U.S. state of Rhode Island and serves as commander-in-chief of the state's Army National Guard and Air National Guard. The current governor is Dan McKee, a member of the Democratic Party. In their capacity as commander of the national guard, the governor of Rhode Island also has the title of captain general. Rhode Island is one of the few states that currently does not have a governor's mansion or other official residence.