Rhode Island Governor Defeated in Democratic Primary by Challenger

Rhode Island Governor Primary Election Live Results 2026 - AP News

Rhode Island Governor Primary Election Live Results 2026  AP News

Helena Foulkes Defeats Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee in Democratic Primary

Ms. Foulkes, a former CVS executive, had hammered Mr. McKee for his handling of a bridge closure that created traffic nightmares.

By Jenna Russell

Rhode Island’s Governor Is Trounced in Democratic Primary - WSJ

Rhode Island’s Governor Is Trounced in Democratic Primary  WSJ

Democratic socialist wins primary for mayor of Providence, Rhode Island

David Morales, a state lawmaker backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, defeated incumbent Mayor Brett P. Smiley.

By Teo Armus

Rhode Island’s Democratic governor loses primary amid anger over bridge

Helena Foulkes beats incumbent Dan McKee after criticizing handling of Providence’s Washington bridge, now expected to be completed in 2028 Rhode Island’s Dan McKee became the first sitting governor to lose a primary in nearly a decade, bested not by a more progressive challenger or a more youthful upset but by frustration over a bridge. McKee lost his Democratic primary to Helena Foulkes, a former longtime executive with Rhode Island-based retail pharmacy CVS, the Associated Press said on We...

By Lauren Gambino

Dem incumbent becomes first sitting governor to lose primary since 2018

Costco board member, former CVS exec avenges narrow 2022 loss to Gov. Dan McKee in high-stakes Rhode Island rematch, causing sitting governor to become first to lose party primary in several years. OR Rhode Island Democrat Gov. Dan McKee fends off challenger Helena Foulkes for second time, avoiding first primary loss by sitting governor since 2018.

Helena Foulkes will defeat Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, CNN projects, marking a rare incumbent primary loss - CNN

Helena Foulkes will defeat Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, CNN projects, marking a rare incumbent primary loss  CNN