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Rhode Island governor trails challenger in new Democratic primary poll

The Hill · August 27, 2026 at 10:29 AM

Rhode Island Gov.

Dan McKee (D) is trailing his challenger Helena Foulkes ahead of the upcoming Democratic gubernatorial primary, according to a new poll.

The survey from Emerson College Polling and Nexstar affiliate WPRI-TV 12, shows Foulkes with a 15-point lead over the incumbent.

The former CVS health official garnered 45 percent support to McKee's...

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Rhode Island governor trails challenger in new Democratic primary poll

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