Politics & Policies
Register in Time To Vote in the Primary Elections
From Secretary of State, A. Ralph Mollis:
Secretary of State Mollis is reminding Cranston residents that they have until tomorrow, August 9, to register to vote in the September 9 primary.
Even though the deadline to register to vote falls on a Saturday, our office at 148 West River St. in Providence will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. In addition, the Cranston Board of Canvassers will be on the job at City Hall tomorrow from 1 to 4 p.m. Completed voter registration forms that have not been turned into the Cranston Board of Canvassers by tomorrow must be postmarked by August 9 in order to make the deadline.
Secretary Mollis says the signs point to elections officials being very busy on Saturday. In addition to the record turnout in March’s presidential primary and the more than 2,800 Rhode Islanders who filed to run for office this year. “The overwhelming activity we’ve had so far this year shows Rhode Islanders are passionate about this year’s elections. This is their last chance to make their voices heard in the primary,” said Mollis.
At the top of September’s ballot, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed will face Democratic challenger Christopher Young. There are primaries for city council and school committee in Cranston this year.
In order to register to vote, you must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen, a resident of Rhode Island and have a valid social security number or Rhode Island driver’s license. Registering to vote is free.
If you miss tomorrow’s deadline, you still have until October 4 to register in time to vote in the general elections.
Preguntas Frecuentes
Si desea que le enviemos un formulario de inscripción de votante, o una solicitud para una papeleta para envío por correo, por favor envíenos un correo electrónico (e-mail) con su nombre y dirección y el tipo de formulario que desea.
Entre aquí para enviar el correo electrónico mnarducci@sec.state.ri.us.
Contact Chris Barnett at 222-4293 or cbarnett@sec.state.ri.us or visit the City of Cranston Board of Canvassers for more information about registering to vote.
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