Rhode Island Dems Split on Governor

Rhode Island’s Democratic Party erupted in drama at their state committee meeting, failing to endorse any candidate for governor despite incumbent Dan McKee narrowly edging out challenger Helena Foulkes — a 20-point polling favorite with a war chest twice as big. With 11 members abstaining, McKee’s victory was never official, exposing deep fractures within the party as Foulkes gains momentum. The lack of endorsements also extended to lieutenant governor and attorney general races, signaling a fractured Democratic base heading into the primaries — and a leadership vacuum that could reshape Rhode Island’s political future. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/951be2484d59dc91