Rhode Island governor projected to lose Democratic primary to former CVS executive
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is the first sitting governor nationwide to lose a primary in eight years.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: The Hill · Sep 9, 2026 at 8:24 PM ET
- Coverage span: 11 min
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Rhode Island governor projected to lose Democratic primary to former CVS executive(opens original report in a new tab)The HillTier B
Rhode Island governor ousted in Democratic primary(opens original report in a new tab)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… — The Hill
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