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Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes launches 2nd gubernatorial campaign in Rhode Island
Helena Foulkes faces criticism over opioid-related deaths during her CVS presidency with 1,190 overdoses reported in Rhode Island, while holding $2.1 million in campaign funds.
- On Tuesday, former CVS Health executive Helena Buonanno Foulkes announced her second campaign for Rhode Island governor at the Casino at Roger Williams Park, challenging Gov. Dan McKee.
- Hours before her announcement, McKee campaign released a digital attack ad accusing Foulkes of contributing to the opioid crisis and alleging CVS Pharmacy Inc. accepted $173 million from opioid makers amid a December 2024 U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit.
- During the quarter ending June 30, Foulkes reported $2.1 million in cash on hand after raising $636,000 and hired Eric Hyers to run her campaign.
- The announcement sets up a 2026 Democratic primary rematch between Foulkes and incumbent Gov. Dan McKee, who defeated her by about 3,300 votes in 2022.
- Foulkes plans to hold community gatherings in all 39 cities and towns in the coming months, framing her campaign around affordability, criticizing the McKee administration's handling of the Washington Bridge, and vowing to fight for affected Hasbro workers.
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Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes launches 2nd gubernatorial campaign in Rhode Island
Former CVS Health executive Helena Foulkes has announced her second campaign for Rhode Island governor, challenging incumbent Gov. Dan McKee in the Democratic primary.
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