Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces tough challenge from Helena Foulkes in Democratic primary

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is hoping to avoid becoming the first governor in any state to lose a party primary since 2018. He faces former CVS executive Helena Foulkes on Wednesday in his bid for a second full term. McKee has been criticized for delays in replacing a critical bridge that partially closed in 2023. Foulkes has argued that McKee's administration is ineffective. McKee has portrayed Foulkes as an out-of-touch elite. The primary election is being held on a Wednesday, a change from the usual Tuesday, due to its proximity to Labor Day.