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Helena Foulkes has picked up early endorsement momentum after Gov. Dan McKee missed the state Democratic Party endorsement. The vote was close, though, and McKee is still actively campaigning in a competitive race. Rhode Island’s governor field is still taking shape as candidates work to qualify for the ballot. The endorsement fight and local committee backing appear to give Foulkes a modest boost. McKee remains viable, but the race still looks competitive and uncertain.
Patrick Ward is defending his wife, Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, after a teacher made derogatory comments about her accent, background.
There are just five weeks until early voting begins ahead of Rhode Island’s Sept. 9 primary.
Guckian, who ran for lieutenant governor four years ago, beat Elaine Pelino to the endorsement on a 72-to-44 vote with 10 votes for no endorsement.
A new day has dawned in Democratic politics, with the Kennedy clan no longer conferring enough fame and fortune to overcome more experienced opponents
Since McKee failed to get the state party endorsement, local Democratic committees have been split between candidates.
Rhode Island election filings show 62% of legislative seats are uncontested amid new political battles.
Rhode Island’s governor is running for reelection by attacking the state’s largest private employer.
The Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is allegations of abusive behavior, one of his accusers says it’s worse than was reported, and Senate Democrats seem caught. Here’s all the fallout and reaction following the New York Times report.
Graham Platner’s wife has responded to reports about his alleged sexually explicit texts with several women.
Graham Platner’s wife has responded to reports about his alleged sexually explicit texts with several women.
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Cumberland Democratic Town Committee
Cumberland Democratic Town Committee endorsed Helena Foulkes for governor over incumbent Dan McKee.
Rhode Island Association of Democratic City and Town Chairs
Rhode Island Association of Democratic City and Town Chairs endorsed Helena Foulkes for governor.
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha endorsed Helena Foulkes for governor.
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