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Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee loses Democratic primary

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee was defeated in the Democratic primary, marking a rare incumbent loss in the state and the first gubernatorial primary defeat nationwide since 2018.

Published Sep 10, 2026, 11:15 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee lost Wednesday night's Democratic primary. His defeat is the first time an incumbent governor in Rhode Island has lost a primary in more than 30 years and the first gubernatorial primary loss nationwide since 2018.