Helena Foulkes Defeats Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee in Democratic Primary

Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes defeated Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee in the Democratic primary, according to projections. McKee is the first sitting governor nationwide to lose a primary in eight years. Foulkes had criticized McKee's handling of a bridge closure that caused major traffic disruption.

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

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

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CBS Published 10 September 2026

Rhode Island governor projected to lose Democratic primary to former CVS executive

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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.

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