The governor of Rhode Island is the head of government of Rhode Island and serves as commander-in-chief of the state's Army National Guard and Air National Guard. The current governor is Dan McKee. John W. Davis, Herbert W. Ladd, and Aram J. Pothier each served two non-consecutive stints, while James Fenner served three non-consecutive stints as governor. Party affiliation Colonial Rhode Island, 1640–1775 List of governors of Rhode Island, 1775–present Parties Succession See also List of lieutenant governors of Rhode Island Notes References External links Governor's digitized records from the Rhode Island State Archives Governor of Rhode Island: Proclamations Issued from the Rhode Island State Archives Governor's Executive Orders from the Rhode Island State Archives Guide to the Governor's Executive Orders from the Rhode Island State Archives Guide to the Tavares Collection from the Rhode Island State Archives Lists of state governors of the United States Governors Governor