The Gist
Governor

Helena Buonanno Foulkes

Candidate for Governor

Democrat

Background

Lives in
Providence
Campaign website
helenafoulkes.com

Helena Buonanno Foulkes spent 25 years at CVS, rising to president of its retail division. She ran for governor in 2022 and won the 2026 Democratic primary over Gov. Dan McKee's re-election bid.

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Documented positions

Education

Housing

  • Proposes Rhode Home program for 20,000 homes, millionaire's tax-funded

    She says the tax would capitalize a revolving loan fund for home construction.

    Governor of Rhode Island | Voter Guide: 2026 Primary Sept. 9

    Candidate questionnaire · Rhode Island Current · rhodeislandcurrent.com

    “My Rhode Home program will create 20,000 homes and apartments Rhode Islanders can afford, paid for with a millionaire's tax.”
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Economy & jobs

Roads & infrastructure

  • Proposes RIDOT Office of Safety and Accountability after bridge failure

    Helena's Plans for Rhode Island

    Campaign website · Helena for RI · helenafoulkes.com

    “A Plan to Create the Office of Safety and Accountability, Putting Taxpayers and Safety Ahead of Contractor Profits”
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Environment & parks

  • Pledges to lower energy costs while expanding renewable energy

    Governor of Rhode Island | Voter Guide: 2026 Primary Sept. 9

    Candidate questionnaire · Rhode Island Current · rhodeislandcurrent.com

    “a governor with a good plan can lower energy costs while embracing renewable energy. That's exactly what I'll do as governor.”
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Health & human services

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Helena Buonanno Foulkes on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
  • Courts & justiceNo documented position found.

All sources (11)

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