Helena Foulkes maintains a commanding position in Rhode Island’s Democratic primary for governor, scheduled for September 9, 2026, as consistent polling shows her ahead of incumbent Dan McKee by margins ranging from 20 to 34 points among likely primary voters. Recent surveys, including an August Pell Center poll placing Foulkes at 48% to McKee’s 28%, underscore her sustained lead despite some narrowing and a notable share of undecided voters. McKee’s elevated disapproval ratings have contributed to the gap in this rematch of their 2022 contest. Minor candidates including Gregory Stevens and Joe Shekarchi register negligible support, aligning with the market’s implied probabilities favoring Foulkes at 90%. Upcoming debates and early voting represent the final catalysts before ballots are cast.