Incumbent Rhode Island Governor Projected to Lose Democratic Primary to Former CVS Executive

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Helena Foulkes defeated Governor Dan McKee in the Rhode Island Democratic primary.
Foulkes, a former CVS executive, is projected to be the favorite in the November general election.
Governor McKee's term was marked by the closure and costly, delayed reconstruction of the Washington Bridge.
Foulkes campaigned on issues of housing and affordability, including proposals for Medicaid reimbursement rate increases and a tax on millionaires for housing development.
McKee is the first sitting governor in eight years to lose a primary.
Foulkes has political ties through her family and endorsements, including from Nancy Pelosi.

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