Bridge anger sinks Rhode Island governor in primary
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Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee lost his Democratic primary to Helena Foulkes, becoming the first sitting governor to lose a primary since 1994, amid public anger over the Washington Bridge repairs that began in 2023 and are now delayed until 2028. Foulkes pledged unity and to push forward on the work, while McKee conceded and backed her for November. The vote also featured a progressive upset in Providence, where David Morales defeated mayor Brett Smiley.
- Rhode Island’s Democratic governor loses primary amid anger over bridge The Guardian
- Live updates: Rhode Island governor loses Democratic primary challenge The Washington Post
- Foulkes, Morales win Democratic primary races over incumbents WPRI.com
- Dem incumbent becomes first sitting governor to lose primary since 2018 Fox News
- Incumbents fall in Rhode Island primaries: 3 takeaways The Hill
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