Politics

The anti-incumbent wave crashes on Rhode Island

If Gov. Dan McKee becomes the first sitting U.S. governor to lose a primary in eight years, it won’t be to the insurgent left or a youthful challenger.

Published August 8, 2026, 2:00 PM

Updated August 8, 2026, 2:49 PM641

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The anti-incumbent wave crashes on Rhode Island

If Gov. Dan McKee becomes the first sitting U.S. governor to lose a primary in eight years, it won’t be to the insurgent left or a youthful challenger.

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