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Traffic drama threatens to end Dem governor's tenure as voters head to polls in Rhode Island
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Democratic Gov. Dan McKee is facing a primary challenge in Rhode Island, with voting centered on a bridge closure that has disrupted traffic in the state. McKee was elected governor in 2022 and would be the first elected governor in 12 years to lose renomination if defeated in the primary. The bridge closure has been a major issue in the campaign leading up to the primary election.
