McKee’s Re-election Race Crumbles

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 2m

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee’s reelection bid is crumbling under mounting pressure: he narrowly missed the Democratic endorsement, lost major city backing in one night, and key unions are delaying support — leaving him without crucial ad funding. Former allies are now backing his opponent, Helena Foulkes, while charter school advocates feel betrayed. A few small wins — like a new union endorsement and potential support from a loyal ally — offer faint hope, but a new poll looms and his odds are worse than ever, as 19 candidates vie for the governor’s race and Republicans have an endorsed…