Hey, big spenders! McKee and Foulkes have already bought well over $1 million in TV ads

In Rhode Island's gubernatorial race, Democratic candidates Gov. Dan McKee and his challenger, Christina Fowlkes, have collectively spent over $1 million on TV ads just two months before the primary. Fowlkes, aiming to unseat McKee, has contributed two-thirds of this substantial ad spend. This intense ad campaign underscores the high stakes and competitive nature of the race, suggesting both candidates are vying aggressively for voter attention and support. The sheer volume of spending highlights the importance of media visibility in swaying public opinion ahead of the primary.