Helena Foulkes

Helena Foulkes is a former longtime executive at CVS Health, a major retail pharmacy company based in Rhode Island. She is currently a candidate for Governor of Rhode Island. Foulkes recently gained significant attention by defeating incumbent Governor Dan McKee in the Democratic primary. This victory is noteworthy as McKee was the first sitting governor in nearly a decade to lose a primary election. The election was reportedly influenced by public frustration over issues related to the Washington Bridge. Foulkes's win positions her as a key contender in the upcoming gubernatorial race, reflecting a shift in Rhode Island's political landscape and highlighting voter concerns about infrastructure and governance.