The Rhode Island Board of Elections has provided the following Voter Turnout Tracker Dashboard for the 2024 Statewide Primary. Early voting began on Wednesday, August 21, and continues until Monday, September 9. The Statewide Primary will take place on Tuesday, September 10. Results are unofficial and do not represent final voting tallies. To find out […]
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State leaders and ‘YES on 4’ Coalition to hold kickoff event to support 2024 Green Bond
The Yes on 4 Coalition, a group of environmental organizations, is preparing to launch a campaign to support the $53 million Green Bond, which will appear as Question 4 on the ballot in November. The Yes on 4 Coalition said the bond, if approved, would fund projects to restore the environment, including forests, expand outdoor […]
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Rhode Island Board of Elections announces post-election timeline
The Rhode Island Board of Elections has released a timeline outlining the process following the polls closing on September 10th, 2024. This timeline shows the different steps that must be taken before the results can be finalized and released to the public. Schedule September 10th Polling Place These are ballots cast in-person at polling places […]
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572 Newport voters have participated in the Statewide Primary so far
With just a day to go until the Rhode Island State Primary, hundreds of Newport voters have already voted via mail ballot or early in person. According to the Rhode Island Turnout Tracker, as of 4:30 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 572 Newport voters had participated in the 2024 State Primary thus far. The Board […]
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Rhode Island Primary: Final reminders for voters
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division today issued final reminders for eligible voters who wish to participate in the primary elections taking place tomorrow, September 10, 2024. More from the Rhode Island Secretary of State’s office; Early voting continues today through 4 p.m. Eligible voters can find […]
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495 Newport voters have participated in the Statewide Primary so far
With just days to go until the Rhode Island State Primary, some Newport voters have already begun voting via mail ballot or early in person. According to the Rhode Island Turnout Tracker, as of 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 495 Newport voters had participated in the 2024 State Primary thus far. The Board of […]
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R.I. wanted 1,200 megawatts of wind power. But it’s only buying a fraction of that.
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentSeptember 6, 2024 Rhode Island’s second attempt to grow its offshore wind portfolio proved successful. Kind of. The tentative contract announced Friday between Rhode Island, Massachusetts and developers of the SouthCoast Wind project will bring another 200 megawatts of wind-generated electricity to the Ocean State, providing enough electricity to power […]
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425 Newport voters have participated in the Statewide Primary so far
With just days to go until the Rhode Island State Primary, some Newport voters have already begun voting via mail ballot or early in person. According to the Rhode Island Turnout Tracker, as of 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 425 Newport voters had participated in the 2024 State Primary thus far. The Board of […]
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Rhode Island’s state primaries
By LEAH ASKARINAM and ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — More than five months after weighing in on the presidential matchup, Rhode Island voters will choose which candidates will face off in this fall’s U.S. Senate election. Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse faces a primary challenge from Mike Costa, a former Republican candidate for governor who lives in Bristol. […]
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404 Newport voters have participated in the Statewide Primary so far
With less than a week to go until the Rhode Island State Primary, some Newport voters have already begun voting via mail ballot or early in person. According to the Rhode Island Turnout Tracker, as of 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 404 Newport voters had participated in the 2024 State Primary thus far. The […]
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Letter To The Editor: Please consider voting for me for Middletown Town Council
Dear Middletown Voters, I am very disappointed that I will not be able to attend the Middletown Town Council candidate forum hosted by Newport This Week due to a work conflict. I hope in the future, the organizers of this forum can reach out to each candidate before scheduling. I think it is important for […]
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Letter To The Editor: Dr. Pattavina has the credentials and qualities to move our city forward
To the Editor: In this primary election, Ward 1 voters have three candidates to choose from. While all are excellent individuals, who we elect to replace hard working, vocal and informed Angela Lima, is vital to our city’s future. That’s why I will be voting for Dr. Charlie Pattavina, MD, a retired emergency room doctor […]
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Governor McKee signs Primary Voting Bill
At West Warwick Town Hall on Wednesday, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Secretary of State Gregg Amore, and bill sponsors Representative Patricia Serpa (D-District 27) and Senator Leonidas Raptakis (D-District 33) for a ceremonial bill signing of 2418A /7662, which allow unaffiliated voters to remain unaffiliated after participating in a party primary. The bills also codify […]
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Letter to The Editor: Endorsement of Ellen Pinnock for Ward 1 Newport City Council
I will be voting in the Primary on September 10th for Ellen Pinnock, Dir. of Community Engagement at FabNewport, as my First Ward Councilor for the following reasons. 1) First, as a Newport School Committee member, I have seen the yield Ellen has done at Thompson & Rogers to help Newport students and staff come together by […]
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Letter To The Editor: Ellen Pinnock’s commitment to Newport is unwavering
I’m excited to endorse Ellen Pinnock for First Ward Councilor in Newport. Ellen has been working tirelessly for years to give back to Newport, and that dedication will continue while she serves on the City Council. Ellen’s commitment to Newport is unwavering. She has been deeply embedded in our community through her career at FabNewport, […]
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369 Newport voters have participated in the Statewide Primary so far
With just a week to go until the Rhode Island State Primary, some Newport voters have already begun voting via mail ballot or early in person. According to the Rhode Island Turnout Tracker, as of 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 369 Newport voters had participated in the 2024 State Primary thus far. The Board […]
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The presidential campaigns brace for an intense sprint to Election Day
By STEVE PEOPLES, THOMAS BEAUMONT and AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX Associated Press LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — After a summer of historic tumult, the path to the presidency for both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump this fall is becoming much clearer. The Democratic vice president and the Republican former president will devote almost all of their remaining time and resources to […]
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328 Newport voters have participated in the Statewide Primary so far
With less than two weeks to go until the Rhode Island State Primary, some Newport voters have already begun voting via mail ballot or early in person. According to the Rhode Island Turnout Tracker, as of 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 328 Newport voters had participated in the 2024 State Primary thus far. The […]
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240 Newport voters have participated in the Statewide Primary so far
With less than two weeks to go until the Rhode Island State Primary, some Newport voters have already begun voting via mail ballot or early in person. According to the Rhode Island Turnout Tracker, as of 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, 240 Newport voters had participated in the 2024 State Primary thus far. The […]
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219 Newport voters have participated in the Statewide Primary so far
With less than two weeks to go until the Rhode Island State Primary, some Newport voters have already begun voting via mail ballot or early in person. According to the Rhode Island Turnout Tracker, as of 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 219 Newport voters had participated in the 2024 State Primary thus far. The […]
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Gerry Goldstein: Some say this endorsement of Harris can’t come too ‘swiftly’
Will Rhode Island homeowner Taylor Swift, who in 2020 endorsed the Biden-Harris ticket, throw her noteworthy support to Harris’s presidential run? It’s a question high on the minds of many Swifties, not to mention political wonks who appreciate the reach of her celebrity. Some of the singer’s fans believe she hinted at a Harris endorsement […]
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Charles Pattavina, candidate for Newport’s First Ward Councilor, joins What’sUpNewp for a one-on-one conversation
Charles Pattavina, a retired emergency physician, is running for Newport City Council’s first ward seat in the upcoming election. Pattavina, who prefers to go by Charlie, cited affordable housing as the top priority for the city in a one-on-one interview with What’sUpNewp on Tuesday, August 27. “Hands down, I think affordable housing is a big […]
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Ellen Pinnock, candidate for Newport’s First Ward Councilor, joins What’sUpNewp for a one-on-one conversation
Ellen Pinnock, a candidate for Newport City Council’s first ward seat, emphasizes the need for increased collaboration and community engagement in local government. Pinnock identified housing as the most pressing issue facing Newport, citing personal experience with housing insecurity despite being considered middle-income during a one-on-one interview with What’sUpNewp on Tuesday, August 27. “If I […]
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Hugo DeAscentis Jr., candidate for Newport’s First Ward Councilor, joins What’sUpNewp for a one-on-one conversation
Hugo DeAscentis Jr., a lifelong Newport resident and former school committee member, is running for Newport City Council’s first ward seat in the upcoming election. DeAscentis, who served 13 years on the Newport school committee, cited his passion for the city and desire to address key issues as his motivation for seeking office in a […]
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he’s suspending his presidential bid and backing Donald Trump
By JONATHAN J. COOPER, ALI SWENSON and GABRIEL SANDOVAL Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his independent campaign for president Friday and endorsed Donald Trump, a late-stage shakeup of the presidential race that could give the former president a modest boost from Kennedy’s supporters. Kennedy said his internal polls had shown that his presence […]