Broken bridge and commuter fury combine to defeat Rhode Island’s governor — at the hands of the CVS exec he vanquished 4 years ago

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What happened

Helena Foulkes defeated Rhode Island Gov.

Dan McKee in the state’s Democratic primary Wednesday, making him the first governor in any U.S. state to lose a party primary since 2018.

Key facts

  • Dan McKee in the state’s Democratic primary Wednesday, making him the first governor in any U.S. state to lose a party primary since 2018.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:03:37 UTC.

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