The Bridge to Nowhere: Rhode Island's Governor Faces the Music Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee faces a rematch against Helena Foulkes in the Democratic primary, a contest that has become increasingly contentious due to McKee's handling of high profile issues like the Washington Bridge repair project.
Four years ago, McKee celebrated his narrow victory over Foulkes with a dismissive comment, but now he's desperate to avoid becoming the first U. S. governor to lose a primary since 2018.
Foulkes has gained momentum in the campaign, having outraised McKee and flooded the airwaves with ads that paint him as out of touch and ineffective.