Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee lost his Democratic primary to former CVS executive Helena Foulkes, the first time a governor has been defeated in a primary in eight years.
\n\nPresident Donald Trump walks on stage to speak on the first day of the 2026 Republican National Convention in Dallas. Andrew Harnik / Getty Images
\n\nJust eight weeks out from the midterm elections, Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., gave Republicans a boost last night.
\n\nFetterman appeared on video at the Republican midterm convention, praising Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., and touting working with Trump.
\n\n“Yes, I’m a Democrat. Why am I here talking to you today? Because, well, I’m a commonsense Democrat,” Fetterman said in the video message. “I’m always going to stand with America. I’m always going to reject the extremes and socialism and the anti-American way of life. Dave McCormick is the kind of senator that gets the job done, and he’s going to fight for Pennsylvania. I’m proud to count him as my friend.”
\n\nRhode Island Gov. Dan McKee has lost his Democratic primary to former CVS executive Helena Foulkes, NBC News projects, after having faced a significant spending disadvantage and voter discontent with his tenure.
\n\nIn an election season…
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