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Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:00:00 GMT

RI Department of State Reminds Voters of Upcoming Registration Deadline for November 5 General Election



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding eligible voters of important deadlines for the November 5, 2024 General Election. The deadline for individuals to be registered to vote to participate in the General...

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:30:00 GMT

RI Department of State Announces Availability of Voter Information Handbook for November Election



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division today announced that the 2024 Voter Information Handbook is now available online and is expected to be delivered to residences in early October. "The RI Department of State is committed to...

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, RI Department of State Welcome New Cohort of Civic Liaisons to Civic Leadership Program



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Civic Education & Engagement Division welcomed nearly 100 students from 44 high schools to the 2024-2025 cohort of the Rhode Island Civic Leadership Program last night at the Rhode Island State House. "As a...

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:15:00 GMT

RI Department of State Issues Final Voting Reminders for September 10 Primary Elections



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today issuing final reminders for eligible voters who wish to participate in the primary elections taking place tomorrow, September 10, 2024. Early voting continues today through 4 p.m....

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:30:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and RI Department of State Unveil New Elections Bus, Remind Voters of Important Elections Information



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore was today joined by Kathy Placencia, Director of Elections, RI Department of State; Miguel Nunez, Executive Director, Rhode Island Board of Elections; and Christopher Durand, Interim CEO, Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) to display a...

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:45:00 GMT

RI Department of State Reminds Voters of Start of Early Voting Period for September Primary



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding eligible voters that early voting begins tomorrow, August 21, 2024, and continues through September 9. Eligible voters can find their early voting location online at vote.ri....

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:45:00 GMT

RI Department of State Reminds Voters of Upcoming Registration, Disaffiliation Deadlines for September Primary



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding eligible voters of important deadlines for the Primary Election being held on September 10, 2024. The deadline for individuals to be registered to vote to participate in the

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:45:00 GMT

RI Department of State and State Board of Elections Issue Reminders for Signature Collection Period



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, the RI Department of State Elections Division, and the State Board of Elections are today reminding candidates of the availability of nomination papers, sharing new educational resources, and urging candidates to follow best practices for...

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Rhode Island State Archives to Display Declaration of Independence During Special Holiday Hours



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the Rhode Island State Archives today announced that the State Archives will be open for special Independence Day hours on July 4 so that the public can view Rhode Island's three copies of the Declaration of Independence. "As we look...

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:15:00 GMT

RI Department of State Reminds Candidates of Upcoming Declaration of Candidacy Filing Period



PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding potential candidates of the upcoming filing period for candidate declaration forms. Declarations of candidacy must be filed on June 24, 25, or 26. The deadline to file is...

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:30:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Statement on End of Legislative Session



General Assembly passes 8 priority bills of the RI Department of State PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today issued the following statement in recognition of the end of the 2024 legislative session: "In my time as Secretary of State, I have had many opportunities to work...

Fri, 31 May 2024 18:00:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Presents Civic Leadership Awards



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore honored the more than 80 high school students selected as 2024 Rhode Island Civic Leadership Award winners at a State House ceremony on Friday, May 10, 2024. The Civic Leadership Award honors students who have excelled in areas such as public...

Thu, 23 May 2024 19:15:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and Rhode Island State Archives Open Two New Exhibits



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the Rhode Island State Archives today announced the opening of two new exhibits at the Rhode Island State House and the State Archives. "As Secretary of State, I'm fortunate to be able to help tell Rhode Island's story through the...

Tue, 21 May 2024 20:00:00 GMT

Rhode Island Election Officials Participate in Training Exercises in Advance of 2024 Election Cycle



CRANSTON, RI – The RI Department of State and the State Board of Elections co-hosted an operational tabletop exercise for local election officials on Friday, May 17, 2024. The tabletop exercise was facilitated by The Elections Group, a national training organization comprised of former election...

Mon, 20 May 2024 21:15:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Presents 2024 Civic Education Teacher of the Year Awards



Shannon Gormley of Central High School and Crystal Bozigian of North Providence High School Honored PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today honored Shannon Gormley of Central High School and Crystal Bozigian of North Providence High School as the 2024 winners of the Rhode Island

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Rhode Island State House to Open for Saturday Tours in Recognition of Rhode Island Independence Day



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, in partnership with Governor Dan McKee and the State House Restoration Committee, today announced that the Rhode Island State House will be open to the public on Saturday, May 4 in recognition of Rhode Island Independence Day. "Rhode Island...

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:15:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Encourages Rhode Islanders to Display Flags in Recognition of Rhode Island Independence Day



RI Department of State makes limited number of flags available at no cost PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State are today encouraging Rhode Islanders to display Rhode Island state flags during the month of May in recognition of Rhode Island...

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:45:00 GMT

RI Department of State Issues Final Voting Reminders for Presidential Preference Primary



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today issuing final reminders for eligible voters who wish to participate in the Presidential Preference Primary taking place tomorrow, April 2, 2024. Early voting continues today through 4 p.

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT

RI Department of State Announces New Rhode Island Civic Leadership Summit, Founding Partners



Non-partisan civic education program will connect local students to State government PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Civic Education & Engagement Division today announced that the inaugural Rhode Island Civic Leadership Summit will be held...

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:45:00 GMT

RI Department of State Reminds Voters of Start of Early Voting Period for Presidential Preference Primary



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding eligible voters that early voting begins tomorrow, March 13, 2024, and continues through April 1. Eligible voters can find their early voting location online at vote.ri.gov...

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:45:00 GMT

RI Department of State Reminds Voters of Mail Ballot Application Deadline for Presidential Preference Primary



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding eligible voters that the deadline to apply for a mail ballot for the Presidential Preference Primary is 4 p.m. on March 12, 2024. Registered voters can apply for a mail...

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:15:00 GMT

RI Department of State Announces Series of Data Accessibility and Transparency Workshops during 'Sunshine Week'



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State today announced a new series of workshops intended to increase the accessibility of the Department's Open Government resources and data tools and visualizations. The workshops will be held during Sunshine Week, an

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:30:00 GMT

Rhode Island Department of State Opens Nominations for 'Civic Education Teacher of the Year' Award



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today announced that nominations are now open for the RI Department of State's second annual Civic Education Teacher of the Year award. The award will honor one outstanding teacher who has demonstrated a commitment to and expertise in teaching...

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:45:00 GMT

RI Department of State Reminds Voters of Upcoming Registration, Disaffiliation Deadlines for Presidential Preference Primary



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding eligible voters of important deadlines for the Presidential Preference Primary being held on April 2, 2024. The deadline for individuals to be registered to vote to...

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Reminds Rhode Islanders of New Law Regarding Primary Participation



17-year-olds who will turn 18 by November election can participate in Presidential Preference Primary PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding Rhode Islanders of a new law allowing 17-year-olds who will be 18 by...

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