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Foulkes defeats Rhode Island's McKee, 1st governor in 8 years to lose a primary
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee was dogged by questions about his administration’s work to replace a critical bridge in the state capital that was abruptly closed due to safety problems in 2023.
Helena Foulkes will defeat Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, CNN projects, marking a rare incumbent primary loss
Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes will win the Democratic nomination for governor of Rhode Island, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, defeating incumbent Gov. Dan McKee as she capitalized on voter frustration over the partial closure of a key bridge and the ensuing traffic chaos.
Rhode Island could see a political wipeout next week
If Governor Dan McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, and Mayor Brett Smiley all were to fall, it would amount to an unprecedented upending of Rhode Island’s political establishment, and a massive rebuke that could signal a significant shift in the state’s political landscape.
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.
Gov. McKee faces tough challenge from Foulkes in Rhode Island Democratic primary
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.
A rare thing in American politics may happen in Rhode Island on Wednesday
Gov. Dan McKee barely beat Helena Foulkes in 2022. For Wednesday’s rematch, the former CVS executive has outraised him and appears well positioned to win.
Live Results: Rhode Island midterm primaries
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces a tough Democratic primary challenge Wednesday in his bid for a second full term.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Rhode Island’s state primary
Rhode 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
Rhode Island could see a political wipeout next week
If Governor Dan McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, and Mayor Brett Smiley all were to fall, it would amount to an unprecedented upending of Rhode Island’s political establishment, and a massive rebuke that could signal a significant shift in the state’s political landscape.
Rhode Island energy costs are soaring. So are political tensions.
Governor Dan McKee directs $28M to offset winter electric rate hikes while taking aim at lawmakers, environmentalists who opposed his broader relief package.
About South County: In charter school decision, McKee chose politics over process
Gov. Dan McKee froze charter school growth for three years but he stopped short of commissioning the kind of independent, rigorous study that might actually fix what’s broken.
US Small Business Administration approves Economic Injury Disaster Loan after snowstorm
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee announced the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved an Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration for the state.
R.I. Health and Human Services Secretary Richard Charest to retire
A plan for interim leadership will be announced before Charest’s retirement on July 3, Governor Dan McKee’s office said.
McKee finally endorsed a millionaire’s tax. Progressives and business groups aren’t happy.
Gov. Dan McKee's endorsement of a millionaire's tax in his fiscal 2027 proposal has reignited a longstanding policy debate, with progressive lawmakers saying McKee's proposal does not go far enough, and business groups slamming any income tax hikes.