Foulkes defeats Rhode Island's Gov. McKee. He's the first governor in 8 years to lose a primaryHelena Foulkes has defeated Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee in the state’s Democratic primary, ending his bid for a second full term. McKee’s defeat marks the first time in more than 30 years that a sitting Rhode Island governor has been beaten in a primary. He is the first governor in any U.S. state to lose a party primary since 2018. Foulkes is a former…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution26d agoWhole story →GovernmentDan McKeerhode island primary results
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces tough challenge from Helena Foulkes in Democratic primaryRhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is hoping to avoid becoming the first governor in any state to lose a party primary since 2018. He faces former CVS executive Helena Foulkes on Wednesday in his bid for a second full term. McKee has been criticized for delays in replacing a critical bridge that partially closed in 2023. Foulkes has argued that McKee's…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution27d agoWhole story →GovernmentDan McKeerhode island primary
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Rhode Island’s state primaryRhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces a tough Democratic primary challenge Wednesday in his bid for a second full term. Ocean State voters will also choose nominees for a full slate of federal, state and local offices. McKee was elected governor by a wide margin in 2022 after first assuming the role in 2021. He now is at risk of becoming the nation’s first…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution28d agoWhole story →GovernmentDan McKeerhode island primary
