Ex-NFL cheerleader battles former gubernatorial aide in tight GOP primary race
Elaine Pelino and Aaron Guckian are locked in a Rhode Island Republican primary too close to call as the GOP eyes a historically blue state.
TL;DR
- Elaine Pelino and Aaron Guckian are in a close GOP primary race in Rhode Island.
- Pelino, a former NFL cheerleader, focuses on issues like immigration and supporting law enforcement.
- Guckian, a former aide to the governor, emphasizes policy changes to streamline state services and manage finances.
- The GOP aims to win in a state that historically leans Democratic.
- Rhode Island's current governor, Daniel McKee, won the last election with 57.9% of the vote.
- The winner of the primary will face a challenging general election.