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Rhode Island Voters Oust Sitting Governor McKee Over Bridge Crisis, Elevate CVS Executive Foulkes in Democratic Primary

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Rhode Island Voters Oust Sitting Governor McKee Over Bridge Crisis, Elevate CVS Executive Foulkes in Democratic Primary

McKee's defeat marks a rare removal of an incumbent governor via primary and signals voter impatience with his handling of a major infrastructure and governance crisis; the result tests whether executive experience in the private sector can overcome Democratic primary dynamics.

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McKee's defeat marks a rare removal of an incumbent governor via primary and signals voter impatience with his handling of a major infrastructure and governance crisis; the result tests whether executive experience in the private sector can overcome Democratic primary dynamics. The story falls into Newseze's government desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every hour and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: Politico.

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