The 2026 election is heating up in Rhode Island and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office. Eyes are primarily focused on the gubernatorial election, which will decide who will succeed outgoing incumbent Dan McKee.
But the governor's office isn't the only position that will have a new face, as Attorney General Peter F. Neronha is finishing out his second and final term.
Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.
Alan Gordon, a West Greenwich resident, is running for Rhode Island Attorney General.
Age
56
Position sought
RI Attorney General
Party
Republican
Family
My family includes a long list of dedicated US military, federal civil servant, and one Senate-confirmed Obama White House West Wing appointed personnel. Their accomplishments are their own, yet show good upbringing.
Education
LLB (Law), 2012, Accelerated Honours Programme, The University of Buckingham (England)
BA, General Arts & Sciences, 1992, The Pennsylvania State University
Occupation
Ecclesiastical (Canon) lawyer
Previous/current elected office
None, ran for same seat in 2018, Independent, 19%.
Campaign website
Reason office sought
I seek the AG's seat to restore its intended function of serving neutrally and without political favoritism. I will also root out and bring to justice the corruption cells plaguing the good people of RI
Plans for single biggest issue in RI
Energy price spikes are RI consumers' biggest worry. I have radical but very real plans to lower electrical, home heating fuel and other energy bills, visible on my www site AlanGordonRI.com .
Critical Candidate Differences
My opponent has interest conflicts, but I am beholden to no special interests. An AG has to go to Court, but my opponent has to recuse from abortion cases, cannabis cases, and other important issues because of interest conflicts, ones from which I've steered clear.
Other key issues
Despite being a Conservative, my platform is far more protective of women and mothers than my opponent's. My www site has the details.
What voters should know
Even before Election Day, I'm going to work with my opponent to fix RI's broken AG system, so instead of just promising to be non-partisan, the Attorney General's office will truly work for the people neutrally and without favor, no matter who wins.
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