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Live results: McKee fights to hold on to Rhode Island governor’s mansion

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee (D) is in a tough reelection battle Wednesday, facing off against Helena Foulkes for the Democratic Party’s nomination. Foulkes, a former CVS Pharmacy executive, narrowly lost to McKee in 2022 and has led the incumbent by double digits in the polls heading into Wednesday’s primary contest. On the other side…

· 80 words· updated September 9, 2026 at 05:07 PM
Rhode Island Democratic gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes and Gov. Dan McKee (D).
Rhode Island Democratic gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes and Gov. Dan McKee (D).

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee (D) is in a tough reelection battle Wednesday, facing off against Helena Foulkes for the Democratic Party’s nomination.

Foulkes, a former CVS Pharmacy executive, narrowly lost to McKee in 2022 and has led the incumbent by double digits in the polls heading into Wednesday’s primary contest.

On the other side of the aisle, former actor Elaine Pelino leads in the GOP field.

Polls close at 8 p.m. EDT. Follow Decision Desk HQ’s live results below.

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