Coverage dated November 3, 2026

Helena Foulkes wins election for RI governor

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Democrat Helena Foulkes has been elected governor of Rhode Island, 12 News projects.

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The Hill
Rhode Island live results: 2026 governor's election (opens The Hill)
Published Nov 3, 2026
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Rhode Island is set to choose its next governor after incumbent Gov. Dan McKee (D) lost his primary in September. Democrat Helena Foulkes defeated McKee to take on Republican Aaron Guckian for the governor’s mansion in the blue state. Polls close at 8 p.m. EST.
WPRI Providence
Helena Foulkes wins election for RI governor (opens WPRI Providence)
Published Nov 3, 2026
WPRI Providence's feed description
Democrat Helena Foulkes has been elected governor of Rhode Island, 12 News projects.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Democrat Helena Foulkes wins election for governor in Rhode Island (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Nov 3, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
Democrat Helena Foulkes wins election for governor in Rhode Island
The Boston Globe
Democrat Foulkes wins Rhode Island governor’s race (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Nov 3, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
Helena Buonanno Foulkes will defeat independent Ken Block and Republican Aaron Guckian, according to the Associated Press.
Breitbart News
Democrat Helena Foulkes Wins Governor’s Race in Rhode Island (opens Breitbart News)
Published Nov 3, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
Democrat Helena Foulkes is the projected winner of the governor’s race in Rhode Island.