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Helena Foulkes at the Ocean State Media studio talking with Ian Donnis.

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Helena Foulkes on Why She’s Making a Second Bid to Become Rhode Island’s Governor

The former CVS executive goes one-on-one with political reporter Ian Donnis

September 17, 2025

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From top left: Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha, former CVS executive Helena Buonanno Foulkes, Gov. Dan McKee and House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi were put on a hypothetical 2026 Democratic gubernatorial primary ballot in a new URI poll.

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McKee and Foulkes Are Both In It to Win It. URI Poll Finds Voters Unsure Who to Back

McKee leads slightly over Democratic rivals in 2026 governor’s race but still dogged by low approval ratings

September 16, 2025

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Morales, 26, is serving his third term in the Rhode Island House of Representatives.

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Rhode Island State Rep. David Morales Announces Run for Mayor of Providence

Morales remains an underdog in a challenge to incumbent Brett Smiley

September 15, 2025

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Helena Foulkes greets supporters after her announcement.

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Helena Buonanno Foulkes Launches Rhode Island Governor Campaign, Says State Deserves Better Leadership

Gov. McKee responds by criticizing Foulkes over opioids

September 10, 2025

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North Providence Town Councilor Stefano Famiglietti won his district party committee’s endorsement in the upcoming special primary for the Senate District 4 seat.

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Famiglietti Rolls to Victory as New RI State Senator

The North Providence councilor will take over the seat formerly held by Dominick Ruggerio

August 6, 2025

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Stefano Famiglietti, the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Senate District 4, votes at Whelan Elementary School on Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence for the special election Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2025.

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Stefano Famiglietti Wins Senate District 4 Seat in Special Election Tuesday

August 6, 2025

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Christopher Silvia, the owner of a restaurant on South Main Street, is challenging Democratic incumbent Mayor Paul Coogan.

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Fall River Restaurateur Christopher Silvia Launches Mayoral Bid Against Incumbent Paul Coogan

Silvia, a political newcomer, cites homelessness and neighborhood conditions as top concerns in a crowded race ahead of the September 16 preliminary election

August 5, 2025

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Republican Alexander Asermely, left, and Democrat Stefano Famiglietti, right, are running against each other in Tuesday’s special election to fill the Rhode Island Senate District 4 seat left open after the death of former Senate President Dominick Ruggerio.

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Two Personal Injury Attorneys Vie for Open R.I. Senate District 4 Seat

Special election on Tuesday will fill the unexpired term of the late Senate President Dominick Ruggerio

August 4, 2025

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Unofficial challenger Helena Bounanno Foulkes, left, and Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, right, appear to be heading for a Democratic primary rematch in the 2026 race for governor.

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Foulkes Trumps McKee in Q2 Fundraising Ahead of 2026 RI Gubernatorial Election

July 30, 2025

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Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore has yet to respond to a U.S. Department of Justice request for information about the state’s registered voters.

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DOJ Asked About R.I. Voter Rolls 8 Days Ago. Secretary of State Gregg Amore Hasn’t Answered Yet

July 21, 2025

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