A crowded Democratic primary for Rhode Island lieutenant governor on September 9 features incumbent Sabina Matos alongside challengers Xaykham Khamsyvoravong, Sue AnderBois, Cynthia Armour Coyne, and Ross McCurdy. Late August polls show Matos and Khamsyvoravong essentially tied in the low 20s with over 40% undecided, reflecting the fragmented field and limited name recognition among voters. Khamsyvoravong has led recent fundraising and performed strongly in delegate voting at the state convention, while Matos benefits from incumbency and established statewide visibility. A July debate highlighted broad agreement on issues such as renewable energy timelines and housing, offering few sharp differentiators. With the vote days away, late endorsements, turnout patterns in urban and suburban areas, and any spillover from the concurrent gubernatorial primary could shift support among remaining undecided primary voters.