Helena Foulkes
Recent media appearances
None found as of Nov 9, 2026
Top articles
NBC 10 News (WJAR)On eve of election, top candidates for Rhode Island governor make closing argumentsNov 2, 2026
NBC 10 News (WJAR)Coincidence? Costco Rhode Island news comes just before electionOct 23, 2026- ecoRI NewsEnvironmental Organizations Endorse Foulkes for Governor, Citing Stances on Transit, Electric RatesJul 24, 2026
The Public's RadioSix big questions about Rhode Island's 2026 race for governorJun 3, 2025
Overview
Helena Foulkes is a Democrat and former CVS executive who serves on Costco's board. She narrowly lost the 2022 Democratic primary for governor to Dan McKee. ecori.org turnto10.com thepublicsradio.org
In 2026 she challenged McKee again, won the September Democratic primary and ran against Republican Aaron Guckian and independent Ken Block in the general election. turnto10.com
Platform
- Says she would start working on electric bills immediately, including holding Rhode Island Energy accountable for rate increases.turnto10.com ecori.org
- Proposes $40 million to help residents and businesses install solar and battery storage.ecori.org
- Says she would fully finance and grow RIPTA bus service and fund roads, bridges and bike infrastructure.ecori.org