Elections https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections Elections en-US Copyright Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:49:22 GMT Labor federation stays neutral as McKee struggles to consolidate Democratic support https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections/2026-07-15/labor-federation-stays-neutral-as-mckee-struggles-to-consolidate-democratic-support The RI AFL-CIO, which helped McKee narrowly defeat Foulkes in 2022, declined to back either candidate in their Democratic primary rematch Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:49:22 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections/2026-07-15/labor-federation-stays-neutral-as-mckee-struggles-to-consolidate-democratic-support Ian Donnis Housing is a top issue in the governor’s race. McKee and Foulkes have different plans https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/housing/2026-07-01/housing-is-a-top-issue-in-the-governors-race-mckee-and-foulkes-have-different-plans The leading Democratic candidates for governor are offering different answers to a crisis that has pushed homeownership further out of reach for many Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:55:00 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/housing/2026-07-01/housing-is-a-top-issue-in-the-governors-race-mckee-and-foulkes-have-different-plans Ian Donnis Candidates Foulkes and McKee make their cases to Rhode Island voters https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections/2026-06-18/candidates-foulkes-and-mckee-make-their-cases-to-rhode-island-voters The Democratic candidates for governor discuss the economy, healthcare and public education ahead of the September 9 primary Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:04:00 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections/2026-06-18/candidates-foulkes-and-mckee-make-their-cases-to-rhode-island-voters Ian Donnis McKee trails Helena Foulkes by 20 points in new Rhode Island governor poll https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections/2026-05-19/mckee-trails-helena-foulkes-by-20-points-in-new-rhode-island-governor-poll WPRI-Emerson poll finds 37% of likely Democratic gubernatorial primary voters undecided, while nearly three-quarters have yet to choose a candidate in the four-way attorney general race Wed, 20 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections/2026-05-19/mckee-trails-helena-foulkes-by-20-points-in-new-rhode-island-governor-poll Ian Donnis Helena Foulkes widens lead as new poll shows McKee slipping with Rhode Island voters https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections/2026-04-23/helena-foulkes-surges-ahead-as-new-poll-shows-mckee-collapsing-with-rhode-island-voters UNH survey finds 76% disapprove of Governor McKee, with infrastructure concerns and housing topping voter priorities Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:12:08 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections/2026-04-23/helena-foulkes-surges-ahead-as-new-poll-shows-mckee-collapsing-with-rhode-island-voters Ian Donnis Internal poll shows Ken Block within striking distance in governor’s race https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections/2026-04-20/internal-poll-shows-ken-block-within-striking-distance-in-governors-race Campaign-funded survey finds Block trailing Dan McKee and Helena Foulkes head-to-head, but gaining ground when voters hear more about his background Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:20:02 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections/2026-04-20/internal-poll-shows-ken-block-within-striking-distance-in-governors-race Ian Donnis Federal judge blocks Trump administration request for Rhode Island voter data https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/2026-04-17/federal-judge-blocks-trump-administration-request-for-rhode-island-voter-data Judge calls the Justice Department’s request a “fishing expedition” for sensitive voter information Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:42:56 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/2026-04-17/federal-judge-blocks-trump-administration-request-for-rhode-island-voter-data Ian Donnis Ken Block’s third run for Rhode Island governor centers on one word: competence https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections/2026-04-02/ken-blocks-third-run-for-rhode-island-governor-centers-on-one-word-competence Barrington businessman points to bridge failures and payroll woes as proof Rhode Island needs a reset, entering the race as an independent Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:28:43 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections/2026-04-02/ken-blocks-third-run-for-rhode-island-governor-centers-on-one-word-competence Ian Donnis Second Republican enters race for Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections/2026-03-25/second-republican-enters-race-for-rhode-islands-2nd-congressional-district “Doc” Skoly joins Victor Mellor in a rare two-candidate Republican contest to challenge Rep. Seth Magaziner Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:55:56 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections/2026-03-25/second-republican-enters-race-for-rhode-islands-2nd-congressional-district Ian Donnis 'Rhode Island can’t keep muddling along': Neronha backs Foulkes for governor https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections/2026-03-05/rhode-island-cant-keep-muddling-along-neronha-backs-foulkes-for-governor Backing underscores long-running tensions with Gov. Dan McKee ahead of the September Democratic primary; McKee’s campaign responds by raising opioid concerns Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:03:22 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/elections/2026-03-05/rhode-island-cant-keep-muddling-along-neronha-backs-foulkes-for-governor Ian Donnis