McKee picks up steam in new UNH poll, but Foulkes still Democratic front-runner

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 1,197

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Gov. Dan McKee’s dim reelection prospects have brightened slightly, though Democratic challenger Helena Buonanno Foulkes still has a double-digit lead over the incumbent, according to a new University of New Hampshire (UNH) poll published Tuesday.

The survey of 337 likely Democratic primary voters showed Foulkes leading a Democratic gubernatorial primary, with 42% support, over McKee’s 22%. Another 31% of prospective Democratic primary voters were undecided, while the remainder preferred another candidate.

Foulkes’ lead, …

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