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Foulkes Leads Poll Ahead of Final Debate, 39%-28%

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 6:35 PM UTC · How we work

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Guckian Pledges Cuts

Candidates held their final televised debate Tuesday, discussing housing, budget and safety.
A Salve Regina poll showed Foulkes (Democrat) at 39%, Block (Independent) at 28% and Guckian (Republican) at 17%.
Republican Aaron Guckian pledged a 10% budget cut, about $1.5 billion, and said he’d quit if it fails.
Foulkes (Democrat) pledged 20,000 homes funded by the millionaire’s tax; Guckian (Republican) suggested up to 15,000 modular units.

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Guckian Pledges Cuts

Candidates held their final televised debate Tuesday, discussing housing, budget and safety.
A Salve Regina poll showed Foulkes (Democrat) at 39%, Block (Independent) at 28% and Guckian (Republican) at 17%.
Republican Aaron Guckian pledged a 10% budget cut, about $1.5 billion, and said he’d quit if it fails.
Foulkes (Democrat) pledged 20,000 homes funded by the millionaire’s tax; Guckian (Republican) suggested up to 15,000 modular units.

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