The Democratic primary for Rhode Island lieutenant governor on September 9 features a crowded field that has kept the race tight, with incumbent Sabina Matos facing challenges from Xaykham Khamsyvoravong, Susan R. AnderBois, Cynthia Armour Coyne, and Ross McCurdy. Late August polling showed Matos and Khamsyvoravong essentially tied in the low 20s amid more than 40 percent undecided voters, reflecting fragmented support across municipal leaders, labor groups, and environmental organizations. Key recent developments include Congressman Gabe Amo’s endorsement of Khamsyvoravong, Attorney General Peter Neronha’s backing of the same candidate, and the state party’s decision to withhold an endorsement at its convention. Negative exchanges in the final stretch, including accusations over outside spending, have added volatility without producing a clear frontrunner. High undecided shares and the absence of a dominant polling lead leave room for last-minute shifts before early voting concludes.