Foulkes, a former top executive for CVS Health, remains publicly non-committal about her plans for 2026.
But newly filed finance reports show that she raised $203,700 from individual contributors during the first quarter of 2024, bringing her campaign balance to $298,046.
McKee’s campaign brought in $104,025 from individuals in the quarter and $18,300 from political action committees, leaving his balance at $251,181.
In the 2022 Democratic primary, McKee defeated Foulkes by three percentage points. Then-Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea placed third in the race.
In January, as she reported a six-figure fundraising haul for the last quarter of 2023, Foulkes said this in a statement: “I am continuing to keep my options open on ways that I can contribute and make a positive impact in addressing some of the most pressing issues facing our state. Whether it’s tackling the housing crisis, improving our infrastructure, or supporting our schools, these challenges are undeniably significant. I am optimistic about the future and remain committed to the progress of our beautiful state.”
In the closely watched race for mayor in Cranston, incumbent Ken Hopkins has a fundraising balance of $213,345, GOP rival Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung has $155,180, and Democrat Robert Ferri has a stash of $94,442.
The state Ethics Commission voted Tuesday to investigate an ethics complaint filed against Hopkins, concerning the hiring and promotion of his son-in-law in the Fire Department.
In a statement, Fenton-Fung said, “With the launching of a formal investigation of Mayor Hopkins over the serious complaints of nepotism lodged against him, the RI Ethics Commission sent a strong statement to public officials that everyone must be held to the same standard.
In his own statement, Hopkins said the complaint was initiated by a registered Democrat who supports Fenton-Fung.
He added: “I reiterate again that as it relates to my son-in-law, I had no direct role in his hiring or promotion within the Cranston Fire Department. The facts will bear that out as this matter proceeds.”
