Elaine Pelino is a retired comedian and Republican candidate for Governor in 2026. She unveiled a campaign website in July 2025 but has not held a formal kickoff event or promoted her campaign to the press. As of December 2025, she had raised just over $1,800 in fourth-quarter donations and ended the year with $2,840 cash on hand (including a $500 personal loan). She has criticized Ken Block for being indecisive, stating: 'While he's been talking about fixing the government in Rhode Island for years, I'm ready to do it.'
Elaine Pelino is a retired comedian and businesswoman running for Republican nomination for Governor in 2026. Little public biographical information is available. She unveiled a campaign website in July 2025 but has remained relatively low-profile compared to other Republican candidates. As of December 2025 FEC filings, she had minimal fundraising ($2,840 cash on hand).