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During the Rhode Island primaries on September 9, 2026, Governor Dan McKee and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, both incumbents, were defeated in their respective Democratic primaries. Helena Foulkes won against McKee, while David Morales triumphed over Smiley.
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During the Rhode Island primaries on September 9, 2026, Governor Dan McKee and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, both incumbents, were defeated in their respective Democratic primaries. Helena Foulkes won against McKee, while David Morales triumphed over Smiley.
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