Elaine Pelino is a Commonsense Republican Candidate that will bring Rhode Island back to the prosperous, beautiful, and safe state it once was.
Elaine Pelino will initiate a DOGE type department/Inspector General office to investigate all state spending, and she will demand transparency on monies funded, i.e., Department of Transportation’s allocations for roads and bridges.
Elaine Pelino advocates for MERIT based hiring. She is a formidable opponent of DEI and quotas. Annual performance reviews will be conducted across all state departments for each employee.
Elaine Pelino will fully support state law enforcement with the resources they need to restore law and order, especially concerning gang related and violent crimes.
Elaine Pelino pledges to work with ICE and other federal officials to remove illegal felony offenders and illegal welfare abusers from the state. Our citizens, veterans and seniors should receive priority in housing and healthcare.
Elaine Pelino aims to attract new businesses and industries to the state of Rhode Island. She will make sure we create job opportunities and lower taxes to stimulate growth.
Elaine Pelino believes in Education Reform as in offering School Vouchers, increased trade school access, and removing Politics out of the classroom to protect the innocence of the younger children.
Elaine Pelino is a firm believer in our 2nd Amendment Constitutional Right to bear arms!
Elaine Pelino will work to eliminate state Social Security Tax for Senior Citizens.
Elaine Pelino supports a statewide cap on Housing Property Tax.
Elaine Pelino supports the opening of mental health facilities to house and help mentally disturbed patients, especially violent ones to protect citizens on the streets.
Elaine Pelino will review the homeless crisis, making sure that they have their needs met in housing. Vocational training will be offered to eligible homeless citizens, so they can regain their dignity and create a new life for themselves.
Elaine Pelino will review and revise cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for state employees and retirees.
Elaine Pelino For Governor of Rhode Island 2026
“The Commonsense Candidate”
Let’s make Rhode Island a happy and prosperous place to live again!
Vote for Elaine Pelino for Governor of Rhode Island 2026