Helena Foulkes defeats Rhode Island Gov . Dan McKee in Democratic primary

Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes has defeated incumbent Governor Dan McKee in the Rhode Island Democratic primary. Projections from Decision Desk HQ indicate that Foulkes secured a significant victory, leading McKee by nearly 25 percentage points with 62 percent of the vote compared to his 38 percent.

This result marks a notable shift in the state's political landscape, as the sitting governor was ousted by his challenger. The primary contest represents the second time the two candidates have faced one another in a political race.