An Alpha Research poll in Rhode Island conducted for former Sen. Lincoln Chafee (I) shows him leading a three-way race for governor next year. He released the poll to "help quell rumors he is not long for the race."
On one match up, Chafee leads with 37%, followed by Patrick Lynch (D) at 24% and Rory Smith (R) at 15%.
In another, Chafee leads with 36%, followed by Frank Caprio (D) at 34% and Rory Smith (R) at 8%.