Will Democratic challengers have the upper hand on Primary Day? Voters head to the polls to decide.

By: Nancy Lavin, Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: September 9, 2026

Words: 892

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Up and down the ballot, the incumbent advantage is at risk today in Rhode Island’s primaries.

If polls, campaign cash and endorsements piling up behind Helena Buonanno Foulkes prove an accurate predictor, Democratic Gov. Dan McKee could be the first incumbent to lose his primary reelection bid in Rhode Island in more than 30 years. McKee’s own party declined to endorse him.

Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos is also facing a formidable challenge …

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