DHelena Foulkes
Democratic
Background
Harvard College
Harvard Business School
Bachelor's degree, Connecticut College
M.A., Rhode Island College
M.B.A., Johnson & Wales University
Work experience
Campaign sites, official bios, Wikipedia, Ballotpedia
Board of directors member · 2013–now
Chief executive officer · 2018–2020
Hudson's Bay Company · 2018–2020
President · 2014–2018
CVS Pharmacy · 1992–2018
CVS Health
Executive Director, Rhode Island Dental Association
Development Officer, Rhode Island Foundation
Banking: branch sales manager, business banker, vice president
Special Assistant to Governor Donald L. Carcieri
Public school music teacher, North Kingstown
Chair, Warwick Sewer Authority
University of Rhode Island
Issues
Economy and cost of living · Rhode Island, last 10 years
Economy, real GDP growth
+2.8%2025
Unemployment rate
4.2%2026 so far
Rent, yearly change · Northeast region
+4.2%2026 so far
Home prices, yearly change
+4.8%2026 so far
Not on their site
“Aaron will take immediate action to lower the cost of living, expanding housing options, reducing barriers to construction, lowering utility expenses, and working to rein in healthcare costs.”
aaronforri.com ↗“My "Cost of Living Relief Plan" is aimed at reducing the taxes, fees, surcharges and other government-imposed costs buried in the everyday bills Rhode Islanders pay.”
blockforgovernor.com ↗“His plan includes expanding training pipelines, offering incentives to attract and retain providers, cutting red tape, and ensuring Rhode Islanders can access quality care without long waits or high costs.”
aaronforri.com ↗Not on their site
Immigration and the border · Rhode Island, last 10 years
Net international migration
5.3 per 1,0002025
Taxes and spending · Rhode Island, last 10 years
State taxes, share of the economy
6.2%2025
Not on their site
“The plan includes targeted tax relief, reducing hidden fees, and cutting wasteful government spending.”
aaronforri.com ↗