The Democratic primary for Rhode Island lieutenant governor on September 9 features a crowded field where incumbent Sabina Matos holds a narrow edge in recent polling and trader pricing over Xay Khamsyvoravong, with Susan AnderBois, Cynthia Armour Coyne, and Ross McCurdy trailing significantly. The race remains tight due to the absence of a party endorsement at the state convention, substantial undecided shares exceeding 40 percent in August surveys, and competing support bases including labor backing for Matos alongside endorsements for Khamsyvoravong from figures such as Congressman Gabe Amo. Late-campaign exchanges over outside spending and dark-money groups have added volatility without yet producing clear separation. Early voting underway and final ad spending patterns could shift outcomes before ballots close.