McKee vs Foulkes Bridge Battle | Lubbock News

Rhode Island’s Governor Dan McKee is in a tight reelection battle against challenger Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive who’s outraised him and is energizing voters eager to unseat incumbents. McKee’s biggest liability? The delayed, costly repairs of the Washington Bridge—closed since 2023—now a key attack point for Foulkes. He defends his safety-first approach, promising completion by 2028. In turn, McKee attacks Foulkes’ CVS tenure, accusing her of prioritizing profits over public health and fueling the opioid crisis—claims she denies, noting CVS reduced opioid distribution under her leadership. Foulkes counters by emphasizing her outsider status and warning McKee’s criticism could drive businesses out of state, a concern shared by local leaders. With the primary on September 9th, this race could be the most consequential test for an incumbent governor in Rhode Island since 2018. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/652ef7139e8b8129