Helena Foulkes maintains overwhelming support in Rhode Island’s Democratic primary for governor, scheduled for September 9, due to sustained polling leads of 15–20 points or more and the incumbent’s persistent vulnerabilities. Multiple surveys, including recent Emerson College/WPRI and University of New Hampshire polls, show Foulkes ahead among most voter groups, backed by superior fundraising, endorsements from numerous municipal Democratic committees and the attorney general, and a business background that resonates on economic issues. Governor Dan McKee trails significantly amid widespread disapproval of his job performance, particularly over the Washington Bridge project, and his failure to secure the state party endorsement at the June convention. Minor candidates Gregory Stevens and Joe Shekarchi register negligible support. With early voting underway, late developments such as turnout shifts or unforeseen events would need to be exceptionally disruptive to alter the outcome before primary day.