Helena Foulkes
Democrat candidate for governor of Rhode Island. Every point on this page links to its source. We don't grade candidates or tell you how to vote. As of 2026-10-08.
At a glance
| Party | Democrat |
| Running for | Governor, Rhode Island |
Record
No offices on record in the sources we use.
Where they stand
In their own words, from their campaign website, summarised in plain English.
Economy and cost of living
Foulkes says she will fight Donald Trump's attacks on Rhode Island, create more good-paying jobs and make living in the state more affordable. She has released plans on growing good-paying jobs, childcare and transportation for working families, and a $100 million career and technical education proposal.
Taxes and government spending
Foulkes says Rhode Island spends more per person than surrounding states and gets worse results.
“We spend more per person than surrounding states, and get worse results.”
Health care
Foulkes has released a healthcare plan aimed at making quality, affordable healthcare accessible to all Rhode Islanders. She says that as head of CVS pharmacy she worked to get consumers the lowest possible prescription drug prices.
Social Security and Medicare
No stated position on their website.
Immigration and the border
No stated position on their website.
Abortion
No stated position on their website.
Energy and climate
Foulkes has released a plan titled "Affordable Utility Bills and a Clean Energy Future."
Guns
No stated position on their website.
Crime and policing
No stated position on their website.
Education
Foulkes proposes $100 million for career and technical education. She says she has partnered with the mayor of Central Falls to improve its public schools.
Foreign policy and defense
No stated position on their website.
Elections and ethics in government
Foulkes has released an ethics reform plan aimed at making the State House work for all Rhode Islanders, not just insiders. She also proposes an Office of Safety and Accountability to put taxpayers and safety ahead of contractor profits, after the Washington Bridge failure.
Ratings and endorsements
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Money
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Praise, criticism and controversies
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From Semblen
Semblen analyzed 4 ads from Helena Foulkes's campaign; 4 used at least one manipulation technique, most often Appeal to Prejudice, Glittering Generalities, Loaded Language. See the ads, the money and every candidate in this race →
Sources
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