NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsSeptember 5, 2026Miami-Dade
Governor McKee Faces Potential Primary Rematch
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee is preparing for a potential primary rematch against Helena Foulkes while managing political fallout from the Washington Bridge closure.
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locationInterstate 195“Highway affected by the bridge closure”personDan McKee“Incumbent Governor of Rhode Island”locationWashington Bridge“Bridge in Providence currently undergoing emergency repairs”personThomas Dodd“Former U.S. Senator from Connecticut and grandfather of Helena Foulkes”otherDan McKeepersonHelena Foulkes“Democratic primary challenger and former CVS executive”otherRhode IslandorganizationCVS Health“Retail pharmacy company where Foulkes was a former executive”personChris Dodd“Former U.S. Senator from Connecticut and uncle of Helena Foulkes”personAdam Myers“Political scientist at Providence College”