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Rhode Island’s Democratic governor loses primary amid anger over bridge

Helena Foulkes beats incumbent Dan McKee after criticizing handling of Providence’s Washington bridge, now expected to be completed in 2028

The Guardian - US · Sep 10

The Trump Administration's Long, Fruitless Hunt for Voter Fraud Comes to Rhode Island

The Justice Department’s election integrity tour has turned up nothing, while ignoring the threats to elections that voters actually fear.

Reason · Sep 9

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces tough challenge from Helena Foulkes in Democratic primary

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is hoping to avoid becoming the first governor in any state to lose a party primary since 2018

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Smiley, Morales differ on rent stabilization, Flock surveillance cameras in Providence's Democratic mayoral primary

Incumbent Brett Smiley (D) and David Morales (D) are running in the Democratic primary for mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, on Sept. 9.

Ballotpedia · Sep 2

Elections Ballotpedia is covering in September 2026

In September 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 865 elections across 14 states. These include four statewide elections, 10 special elections held to fill vacancies in fourstates, and two recall elections in two states.

Ballotpedia · Sep 1

Five candidates are running for Rhode Island’s two congressional districts — tying with 2020 for the second-fewest since 2014

This year's filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Rhode Island was June 24, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 31

This US city only has one supermarket for 45,000 people. New legislation seeks to fix that

Big grocery can use anti-competitive clauses to block other stores from entering a market. Rhode Island is the second state to ban that practice

The Guardian - US · Aug 28

A Rhode Island woman bought her family’s coastal farm in 1908, spent decades painting and birdwatching there, then left the land to become a sanctuary that now protects 300 acres

Mabel Norman Cerio turned her 1908 purchase of Paradise Farm in Middletown, Rhode Island, into a lifelong connection with art, wildlife and conservation. An artist and birdwatcher, she planned a bird sanctuary during her lifetime and later left the property to the community through her trust. After her death in…

The Times of India · Aug 26

40+ Wealthy Homeowners Challenge 'Taylor Swift Tax' Charging $5 per $1,000 on Rhode Island Homes Over $1M

Over 40 Rhode Island homeowners are legally challenging the 'Taylor Swift Tax', claiming it unfairly targets non-residents with high-value second homes, violating constitutional rights.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

Taylor Swift owns a $100 million real estate empire featuring a Christmas tree farm, historic mansions, beachfront estates, New York penthouses, a private pool, home theatre, billiards room and even a wine cellar that can hold nearly 1,000 bottles

Taylor Swift possesses a real estate portfolio valued over one hundred million dollars. Her properties span Pennsylvania, Nashville, New York, Rhode Island, and California. These homes represent different stages of her successful music career. From a Nashville penthouse to a Rhode Island mansion, each property holds significance. This collection solidifies…

The Economic Times · Aug 23