Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee Loses Democratic Primary

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee has lost his reelection bid to former CVS executive Helena Foulkes in the Democratic primary for governor, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). This marks the second time McKee and Foulkes have faced off in the Democratic primary for governor, with McKee narrowly beating Foulkes in a previous election. McKee's loss makes him the first sitting governor nationwide to lose a primary in eight years, according to CBS News US. The defeat comes amid a political crisis surrounding a bridge project in the state. In addition to McKee's loss, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley also lost his Democratic primary to state Rep. David Morales, a democratic socialist, according to The Hill. The results highlight a challenging night for incumbents in Rhode Island. No specific quotes from McKee or Foulkes were reported in the provided articles.