A stunning upset looms in Rhode Island’s Democratic primary as projections show Governor Dan McKee trailing former CVS executive Helena Foulkes by a wide margin, with her leading by nearly two-thirds of the vote. The race marks a rare challenge to an incumbent governor within the party, raising questions about shifting priorities among voters. This is the second time the two have faced off, adding further intrigue to the outcome. The results could reshape Rhode Island’s political landscape ahead of the general election.
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is projected to lose his reelection bid to former CVS executive Helena Foulkes in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island, according to Decision Desk HQ. (DDHQ). Foulkes led McKee by nearly 25 percentage points — 62 percent to nearly 38 percent — per DDHQ. It’s the second time the pair...