Local Democratic party leaders endorse Foulkes and Khamsyvoravong over incumbents

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: June 9, 2026

Words: 1,052

Last Updated: 2 days, 8 hours ago

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The Democratic challengers for governor and lieutenant governor, Helena Buonanno Foulkes and Xay Khamsyvoravong, won the backing of local party leaders during a closed-door meeting at the Rochambeau Library in Providence Monday night.

The Rhode Island Association of Democratic City and Town Chairs did not disclose vote details from its endorsement meeting, which offers municipal party heads a chance to assert influence in state and federal primary races.

“We are incredibly fortunate in Rhode …

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