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Rhode Island’s primary election is flipping its script—early voting kicks off August 20, forcing campaigns to pivot and debates to move up to mid-August. Despite a late primary date that stumps election officials nationwide for how quickly it gets done, turnout spikes in July and August. Governor’s race heats up as candidates like Helena Foulkes and Dan McKee seize debate stage time, while attorney general contenders scramble to stand out. Meanwhile, in Massachusetts, former GOP governor Charlie Baker’s endorsement of a Democrat in a DA race sparks tension, underscoring how cross-party support reshapes local races as voter deadlines loom.

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