The race for governor remains a statistical dead heat, according to the new WPRI 12 poll being released on air right now. The survey of 500 likely voters by Fleming & Associates was conducted Sept. 22 to 26. The margin of error is 4.38%. Here are the numbers:

• Frank Caprio (D): 33%
• Lincoln Chafee (I): 30%
• John Robitaille (R): 19%
• Undecided: 15%
• Ken Block (M): 4%

Much more, including who’s winning independents and how Rhode Islanders feel about the state’s direction, over in our complete story on WPRI.com. You can also read details on how the poll was done and voters’ opinions on pension reform.

Next up at 10 on Fox and 11 on WPRI, find out how Rhode Islanders feel about the 38 Studios and Deepwater Wind deals.