Dan McKee loses Rhode Island primary to former CVS executive
Governor Dan McKee of Rhode Island (Democrat) was defeated in the state’s Democratic primary by former CVS executive Helena Buonanno Foulkes. This marks the first time in years that an incumbent governor nationwide has lost a renomination. As of late voting, Foulkes led McKee 62.5% to 37.5%,with 80% of votes counted. The outcome was anticipated,given her strong poll lead and her near victory in the previous year’s primary.
Gov. Dan McKee (D-RI) on Wednesday lost Rhode Island’s Democratic primary to former CVS executive Helena Buonanno Foulkes, making him the first incumbent governor in years nationwide to lose renomination.
Just before 9 p.m., Foulkes was leading McKee 62.5% to 37.5% with 80% of the votes counted, according to the Associated Press. The development comes after Foulkes placed a close second behind McKee in a five-way primary in 2022. Wednesday’s results were not unexpected, as she had held a wide lead in polls leading up to the election.
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