Dan McKee Loses Rhode Island Primary to Former CVS Executive
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.
TL;DR
- Governor Dan McKee lost the Rhode Island Democratic primary to Helena Buonanno Foulkes.
- McKee is the first incumbent governor nationwide in years to lose renomination.
- Foulkes led by a wide margin in polls and outspent McKee on advertising.
- Foulkes capitalized on public frustration regarding the closure of the Washington Bridge.
- The Washington Bridge is not scheduled to be completed until 2028.