It’s Election Day 2024 - Here's What to Know in Rhode Island

It’s Election Day 2024 - Here's What to Know in Rhode Island

It is officially Election Day - and here’s what you need to know. 

From the presidential election to down-ballot races, voters - who have not already done so in early - have the chance to cast their choices. 

 

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Where to Vote

The Rhode Island Secretary of State’s office “Voter Information Center” allows you to find your polling place - and more. 

If you have sent in a mail ballot - you can track it here. 

Any technical issues can be directed to the Rhode Island Board of Elections at 401-222-2345 or [email protected]. 

 

Federal Monitoring 

As GoLocal reported, United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha announced in October that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Amy R. Romero will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the general election. 

Federal law protects against such crimes as threatening violence against election officials or staff, intimidating or bribing voters, buying and selling votes, impersonating voters, altering vote tallies, stuffing ballot boxes, and marking ballots for voters against their wishes or without their input.  It also contains special protections for the rights of voters, and provides that they can vote free from interference, including intimidation, and other acts designed to prevent or discourage people from voting or voting for the candidate of their choice.  The Voting Rights Act protects the right of voters to mark their own ballot or to be assisted by a person of their choice (where voters need assistance because of disability or inability to read or write in English).   

Read more here.

 

Voting Results 

For Rhode Island voting results, go here. 

Results will begin to display after the polls close at 8:00 PM. 

Updates will occur every 5-10 minutes as new data becomes available.