Constitution · Rhode Island

R.I. Const. art. IX, § 1

Constitution
Constitution of Rhode Island
Text as of
October 2026

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The chief executive power of this state shall be vested in a governor, who, together with a lieutenant governor, shall be elected by the people.

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