Governor Dan McKee faces a high-stakes primary battle in Rhode Island, where he is seeking to become the first incumbent governor since 2018 to survive a challenge from within his own party. His opponent, Helena Foulkes—a former executive at CVS—poses a direct threat in Wednesday’s election, testing his political strength ahead of a potential general election campaign. The race underscores growing intraparty divisions as McKee works to defend his record against a well-funded challenger with corporate leadership experience. The outcome could set a precedent for incumbent governors facing primary opposition in an increasingly competitive political climate.
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is hoping to avoid becoming the first incumbent governor in any state to lose a primary since 2018 as he tries to fend off an intraparty challenge from former CVS executive Helena Foulkes in Wednesday's state primary.
