Rhode Island Governor McKee Falls in Primary Over Bridge Troubles
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Rhode Island Democratic Gov. Dan McKee became the first U.S. governor in eight years to lose a primary, defeated by Helena Foulkes amid criticism of the Washington Bridge reconstruction that has faced delays and cost overruns; Foulkes’ campaign leaned into the project for the win as McKee’s handling of the bridge crisis contributed to his defeat.
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