Dem incumbent becomes first sitting governor to lose primary since 2018
Costco board member, former CVS exec avenges narrow 2022 loss to Gov. Dan McKee in high-stakes Rhode Island rematch. McKee is the first sitting governor to lose aparty primary in years.
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee lost his Democratic primary to businesswoman Helena Foulkes, marking the first time a sitting governor has been denied their party’s nomination since 2018. Foulkes, a former CVS executive, challenged McKee’s record and leadership, while McKee targeted Foulkes’ tenure at CVS concerning opioid handling. Foulkes will now face the Republican nominee and independent candidates in the November general election.
- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee lost the Democratic primary to businesswoman Helena Foulkes.
- McKee is the first sitting governor since 2018 to lose their party’s nomination.
- Foulkes, a former CVS executive and Costco board member, narrowly lost to McKee in the 2022 primary.
- The rematch involved debates over the handling of the Washington Bridge closure and Foulkes’ record at CVS.
- Foulkes will advance to the general election to face Republican and independent candidates.
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