09/10/2026
Helena Foulkes has defeated incumbent Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, ending McKee’s bid for another term. The former CVS executive returned for a rematch after narrowly losing to McKee in the 2022 primary.
The race centered heavily on dissatisfaction with state government and McKee’s handling of the troubled Washington Bridge replacement project. Foulkes campaigned on bringing a different approach to state leadership and entered Election Day with a significant advantage in recent polling.
David Noll | 24X7 News
Sources:
Associated Press
Rhode Island Current
The Washington Post