Helena Foulkes wins Rhode Island Democratic governor primary, NBC News projects
Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive, has won the Rhode Island Democratic gubernatorial primary, defeating incumbent Governor Dan McKee. NBC News projects that McKee lost in a landslide, becoming the first governor of either party to lose a primary in Rhode Island in eight years. This defeat is attributed in part to voter discontent with McKee's tenure, particularly concerning the ongoing issues and controversies surrounding the Washington Bridge repairs and prolonged traffic problems.
Foulkes' victory sets up a key general election contest for the governorship of Rhode Island, potentially signaling a shift in the state's political leadership and reflecting voter dissatisfaction with the incumbent's performance.
The Republican primary for Rhode Island governor is contested between Erin McGuckian and Elaine Paulino.
HELENA FOULKES DAN MCKEE RHODE ISLAND DEMOCRATIC PARTY RHODE ISLAND GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION
