New Facts: Foulkes surges in UNH poll, leads by 16
A new University of New Hampshire poll puts Helena Foulkes 16 points ahead of Gov. Dan McKee in the Democratic primary, 34% to 18%, with restaurateur Gregory Stevens at 3% and 40% undecided. The survey of 703 Rhode Islanders, including 364 likely Democratic primary voters, ran Feb. 12 to 16 and has a 3.7-point margin of error.
Among likely Democratic primary voters, McKee’s image is deeply negative at 17% favorable and 59% unfavorable, while Foulkes is 24% favorable and 22% unfavorable. Statewide, only 18% approve of McKee’s job performance in the same poll.
McKee’s campaign attacked the poll’s age mix as too young, noting that 25% of respondents were 65 or older and 29% were under 35, a split they argue doesn’t match typical primary electorates. The poll’s breakdown by age still shows Foulkes leading among voters 65 and up, 37% to 20%.
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