Politics
Rhode Island primary voting tests Governor Dan McKee against Helena Foulkes
Governor Dan McKee faces a primary challenge from Helena Buonanno Foulkes, according to PBS NewsHour.
The short version
- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee is facing a Democratic primary challenge from former CVS executive Helena Buonanno Foulkes.[PBS NewsHour]
- A key issue during the race has been McKee's handling and delayed timeline for the Washington Bridge reconstruction.[PBS NewsHour]
- Aaron Guckian and Elaine Pelino are contesting the Republican gubernatorial nomination.[PBS NewsHour]
- Voting concludes when polls close at 8 p.m. ET across Rhode Island.[PBS NewsHour]
Key facts
- Governor Dan McKee is seeking a second full term amidst a Democratic primary challenge from Helena Buonanno Foulkes.[PBS NewsHour]
- Oversight of the Washington Bridge reconstruction, which saw reopening estimates pushed back to November 2028, is a prominent campaign issue.[PBS NewsHour]
- Polling conducted by the University of New Hampshire found Foulkes ahead of McKee throughout the year.[PBS NewsHour]
- Aaron Guckian and Elaine Pelino are competing in the Republican primary for governor.[PBS NewsHour]
- Rhode Island had approximately 793,000 registered voters as of September 1, and polling places close at 8 p.m. ET.[PBS NewsHour]
What remains uncertain
- The winners of both the Democratic and Republican gubernatorial primaries will remain unknown until ballots are counted after polls close.[PBS NewsHour]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Live Results: Rhode Island midterm primariesPBS NewsHour - Politics · Wire: associated-press