The Democratic primary for Rhode Island lieutenant governor remains tightly contested days before the September 9 vote, with trader consensus reflecting a near-even split between incumbent Sabina Matos and challenger Xaykham Khamsyvoravong. The race has stayed competitive due to the lack of a party endorsement at the state convention, where Khamsyvoravong led delegate support, followed by high-profile endorsements for the challenger from U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo and Attorney General Peter Neronha. Recent polls show both frontrunners in the low 20s with large undecided shares, while fundraising edges and late negative exchanges over outside spending have not produced a decisive shift. Late developments such as final ad buys, turnout among key local and labor networks, or shifts in undecided voters could separate the leaders before ballots close.