@MariaForCF

Proud DNC Delegate 2024. Mayor of Central Falls, Alcaldesa de Central Falls #Feminist #Boricua 🇺🇸🇵🇷#Statehood. Previous city council President. Democrat.

 Central Falls, RI
centralfallsri.gov/mayors-office
Joined March 2015
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Bill Bartholomew@BillBartholomewOct 18
Ms. Foulkes’ team confirmed that she declined invite well-ahead of event, was committed to an event for cancer survivors
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The Hunt Institute
@Hunt_InstituteOct 16
“The Hunt Institute truly made an impact in the State of Delaware. So use The Hunt Institute, get the data and get your community leaders involved.” - Governor Hall-Long
The Hunt Institute
@Hunt_InstituteOct 16
Misty Chandler of the Kauffman Foundation moderates Mayor @LilyWuKansas and former Delaware Governor Bethany Hall-Long for a conversation on navigating political dynamics and advancing strong education agendas. #HuntLeeMayors
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Ian Donnis@IanDonnisOct 16
.@MassGovernor & @GinaRaimondo co-hosting a Boston fundraiser Wednesday for @HelenaBFoulkes & @PingreeHannah
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Seth Magaziner
@SethMagazinerOct 16
Real men don’t hit women, Vic.  You can learn more about my opponent’s domestic violence arrest record and see the police reports for yourself at realvicmellor.com
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Excited to be part of the 2nd cohort of The Hunt Institute's Hunt-Lee Mayors Leadership Fellows program! #HuntLeeMayors
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Ted Nesi@TedNesiOct 13
NEW WPRI/EMERSON POLL: @HelenaBFoulkes still the frontrunner for gov, but @KenBlockRI gaining Foulkes 44% Block 35% Guckian 10% Plus - "an absolute tossup" between @LoughlinRI1 @LGSabinaMatos in the race for lieutenant governor Loughlin 45% Matos 44% wpri.com/news/elections/5p-w…

12 News/Emerson Poll: Foulkes has 9-point edge; Loughlin, Matos close

The Democratic nominee’s lead over independent Ken Block is down by more than half since August, the new poll shows.

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Ilhan Omar
@IlhanMNOct 12
I’m ok. Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement. For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
@RepAOCOct 12
For years, the Trump admin has launched slanderous attacks against Rep. Omar. This morning, the administration sent federal officials to raid her home. We cannot and will not accept this unprecedented abuse of power. I stand with @Ilhan.
The Associated Press
@APOct 12
BREAKING: Federal agents searched Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of a criminal investigation, AP sources say. apnews.com/article/ilhan-oma…

Agents search Rep. Omar's Washington home in criminal probe as she vows she won't 'be silenced'

Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar says she will “not be silenced” and calls a search of her Washington home part of President Donald Trump’s “intimidation” campaign.

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Providence Journal@projoSep 11
After crushing defeat, McKee now endorses Foulkes providencejournal.com/story/…

After crushing defeat, McKee now endorses Foulkes

The losers don't always turn around and endorse the winner in RI primaries.

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PBN@ProvBusNewsSep 11
'A lot of people are worn out by politics right now' Foulkes targets political “fatigue,” GOP after sweeping gubernatorial primary win pbn.com/foulkes-targets-poli… via @ProvBusNews

Foulkes targets political 'fatigue,' GOP after sweeping gubernatorial primary win

PROVIDENCE – Helena B. Foulkes is turning her attention to the general election after soundly defeating Gov. Daniel J. McKee in the Sept. 9 Democratic primary, saying she plans to broaden her...

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Democratic Governors
@DemGovsSep 11
In the face of chaos from Donald Trump and the federal government, Democratic nominee for governor @HelenaBFoulkes will protect Rhode Islanders from those harmful policies.
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WPRI 12@wpri12Sep 10
Helena Foulkes spoke with the media outside Coffee Exchange in Providence on Thursday morning after declining to answer questions from the press immediately following her Democratic primary win over Gov. Dan McKee. From @RicciReports: wpri.com/news/elections/foul…
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Ted Nesi@TedNesiSep 10
Gov @DanMcKeeRI has issued a statement through his campaign endorsing all 5 Dem nominees for statewide office, including Foulkes (he had pledged to support her in his remarks last night)
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Supporting who I believe in!
Providence Guy@Providence__GuySep 10
Replying to @AhernForAG @MariaForCF
Credit đź’Ż to @MariaForCF for being one of the 1st Mayor's to endorse soon to be NEW Governor @HelenaBFoulkes and @AhernForAG. All 3 are Strong #democratic #RhodeIsland women leadersđź’Żâś…âś…âś…
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Foulkes Press Team@HelenaBFoulkesSep 10
Great start to the morning thanking voters for their support and talking with reporters about my vision for change and creating a Rhode Island that works for everyone. Thanks to Coffee Exchange for the warm welcome!!
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NBC News
@NBCNewsSep 10
BREAKING: Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee has lost his Democratic primary to former CVS executive Helena Foulkes, NBC News projects, becoming the first governor to fall in a primary this year and the first in eight years. nbcnews.com/politics/2026-el…

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee loses Democratic primary to businesswoman Helena Foulkes

NBC News projects that Foulkes won the Democratic nomination in the blue state, making McKee the first governor to fall in a primary in eight years.

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CNN Politics
@CNNPoliticsSep 10
Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes will win the Democratic nomination for governor of Rhode Island, CNN's Decision Desk projects, defeating incumbent Gov. Dan McKee as she capitalized on voter frustration over the partial closure of a key bridge and the ensuing traffic chaos. It marks the first time a governor will lose their primary since 2018. cnn.it/4gZB1tm
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The New York Times
@nytimesSep 10
Breaking News: Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive, won the Democratic nomination for governor of Rhode Island, defeating the incumbent, Dan McKee. nyti.ms/3V6yKoJ

Helena Foulkes Defeats Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee in Democratic Primary

Ms. Foulkes, a former CVS executive, had hammered Mr. McKee for his handling of a bridge closure that created traffic nightmares.

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NBC 10 WJAR@NBC10Sep 10
Kim Ahern defeats three challengers for the Democratic nomination for Rhode Island attorney general. bit.ly/4qZR1Qo
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NBC 10 WJAR@NBC10Sep 10
Kimberly Ahern spoke after winning the Democratic nomination for attorney general in Rhode Island. #attorneygeneral #rhodeisland #politics
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