If you would like to vote by mail for the September 10 statewide primary, the deadline to submit an online application for a mail ballot is tomorrow, August 20. For this primary you can vote on primary day, early in person, or by mail ballot.
There are some important primary races for our US Senator (there are primaries on both the Democratic & Republican ballots) and Newport’s First Ward for City Council***. ***An important note for the Newport City Council race - this is an nonpartisan seat BUT because there are three candidates, there is still a primary! You can vote in that race either as a Democrat, Republican, or unaffiliated voter.***
To apply for a mail ballot, you will need to provide:
• Your Rhode Island driver’s license number or State ID
• Your name, as it appears on the voter rolls
• Your date of birth
The Secretary of State’s website is a great resource for all things voting. You can view a sample ballot, find your current elected officials, find your voting location, and request a mail ballot.
Here is the contact information for the canvassing offices in Newport and Jamestown. They can also answer any of your elections related questions.
Newport
Hugh Moren - City of Newport, Elections Administrator - hmoren@cityofnewport.com - (401) 845-5384
Jamestown
Keith Ford - Clerk to the Board of Canvassers - kford@jamestownri.net - 401-423-9801
Important Election Dates:
Statewide Primary
August 20 - Primary mail ballot application deadline
August 21 - Primary early voting begins
September 10 - Statewide primary election
General Election
October 6 - Voter registration deadline
October 15 - Mail ballot application deadline
October 16 - Early voting begins
November 5 - General election