Approval of McKee Remains Low in RI, Few Likely Democratic Primary Voters Back Him Against Foulkes 9/29/2025

Authors

UNH Survey Center

Abstract

Seven in ten Rhode Islanders disapprove of Governor Dan McKee's job performance, including six in ten Democrats. Many cite his handling of infrastructure or transportation or his leadership as the reason for their disapproval. Looking ahead to 2026, only one in six believe McKee deserves re-election. Prospective voters in the Democratic primary prefer former CVS executive Helena Foulkes, though half remain undecided. In the 2026 race for the U.S. Senate, half of Rhode Islanders think incumbent Jack Reed deserves re-election and Reed is popular among likely primary voters. On state issues, majorities support Rhode Island working with other Northeast states on vaccine requirements and oppose the federal government's stoppage of the Revolution Wind project.

Department

Ocean State Poll

Publication Date

9-29-2025

Document Type

Report

Recommended Citation

UNH Survey Center, "Approval of McKee Remains Low in RI, Few Likely Democratic Primary Voters Back Him Against Foulkes 9/29/2025" (2025). All UNH Survey Center Polls. 890.
https://scholars.unh.edu/survey_center_polls/890