A delegation with advisors on the Rhode Island State House staircase
Rhode Island Executive Branch

Sign it into youth law.

The Youth Governor, statewide officers and the Governor's Cabinet decide which bills to sign or veto.

Led by students

2026-27 Executive officers

Lieutenant Governor Aaron Chellel

Lieutenant Governor

Aaron Chellel

Service Focus coming soon.

Attorney General Dennis Gallagher

Attorney General

Dennis Gallagher

Secretary of State Orianna French

Secretary of State

Orianna French

General Treasurer Graeme Griffiths

General Treasurer

Graeme Griffiths

The Governor's Cabinet

Eight positions

Cabinet members are policy experts new delegates can look to for guidance. They join small debate sessions with the Presiding Officers to decide which bills to sign or veto. Open to all delegates.

  • Secretary of Commerce
  • Director of Administration
  • Director of Labor and Training
  • Director of Human Services
  • Director of Environmental Management
  • Director of Business Regulation
  • Superintendent of State Police and Director of Public Safety
  • Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education

Running for office

Statewide elections

  • Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State and General Treasurer are elected by delegates.
  • Only returning delegates can run, with advisor approval.
  • Submit the candidate form by Feb 12, 2027.