News and Events
Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:30:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Joins National Association of Secretaries of State in #TrustedInfo2024 Voter Education Effort



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today joined fellow members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) in the #TrustedInfo2024 voter education effort to encourage citizens to look to election officials as the trusted sources of election information ahead of the...

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:30:00 GMT

RI Department of State Convenes 11 Consulates to Discuss Modernization of Apostille Program



PROVIDENCE, RI – Earlier this week, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Business Services Division convened a Consular Roundtable to discuss recent updates and advances in apostille processes. Secretary Amore and the Business Services Division were joined by...

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:15:00 GMT

RI Department of State Makes Voter Turnout Tracker Tool Available for Special Election



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today announced the RI Department of State's Voter Turnout Tracker data visualization tool is now available for the November 7, 2023 special election. The Voter Turnout Tracker allows users to easily track how many votes have been cast in every

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:15:00 GMT

RI Department of State to Host 'Spooky State House' on October 26



PROVIDENCE, RI – Calling all ghosts, ghouls, and goblins – it's the spookiest time of the year at the Rhode Island State House! Spooky State House returns on Thursday, October 26. Trick-or-treaters are welcome to stop by the Rhode Island State House (82 Smith Street, Providence) between 5 p.m....

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:45:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Statement on Domestic Violence Awareness Month



RI Department of State administers Address Confidentiality Program for abuse survivors PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today issued the following statement in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month: "This October, as we recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month,...

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:30:00 GMT

RI Department of State Reminds Voters of Upcoming Special Election Dates and Deadlines



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding eligible voters of important dates and deadlines for the special elections being held this fall. There are special elections for Congressional District 1, State Senate...

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:30:00 GMT

RI Department of State Reminds Voters of Upcoming Registration Deadline



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding eligible voters of the voter registration deadline for the special elections being held this fall. There are special elections for Congressional District 1, State Senate...

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Rhode Island Department of State to Host New Civic Engagement Lecture Series



First event focused on "Civic Engagement and Storytelling" PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of State will kick off its new Civic Engagement lecture series on Wednesday, October 11 at the Rhode Island State Library. The first event of the series, Civic Education and Storytelling, will

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:45:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Statement on Cybersecurity Awareness Month



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today issued the following statement in observance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, recognized annually in October: "As we recognize Cybersecurity Awareness Month, I am acutely aware of the challenges facing our elections systems, and of the...

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:45:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and Rhode Island State Archives Open Wild Weather Exhibit



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the Rhode Island State Archives today announced the opening of a new Archives exhibit titled Wild Weather. Wild Weather tells the story of how Rhode Island has prepared for, reacted to, and recovered from weather-related impacts dating as...

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:30:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and Civic Education and Engagement Division Launch Inaugural Class of Student Civic Liaison Program for High School Students



Civics-focused program will foster connections between local schools and government PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Civic Education & Engagement Division hosted the first session of the newly-created Student Civic Liaison Program at the Rhode

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:15:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Reminds Voters of Ways to Vote in September 5 Special Primary



PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State are today reminding voters of ways to cast their ballot in the final days leading up to the September 5, 2023 special primary elections for Congressional District 1, State Senate District 1, and Foster Town Council.

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:30:00 GMT

RI Department of State Makes Voter Turnout Tracker Tool Available for Special Primary



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today announced the RI Department of State's Voter Turnout Tracker data visualization tool is now available for the September 5, 2023 special primary. "Transparency and accuracy are critical components of our elections systems, and the Voter...

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:15:00 GMT

RI Department of State Reminds Voters of Upcoming Registration, Disaffiliation Deadlines



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 special elections being held this fall. There are special elections for Congressional District 1, State Senate District 1,...

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:30:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Announces Jennifer Griffith as Legal Counsel



PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today announced that Jennifer Griffith has joined the RI Department of State as Legal Counsel. "We are honored to have Jennifer join our team as Legal Counsel for the Rhode Island Department of State," said Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore. "...

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:45:00 GMT

RI Department of State Launches Online Application for Voters to Request a Mail Ballot



PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division today launched a new online application portal for registered Rhode Island voters to request a mail ballot. "Today's announcement is an important step forward in our work to modernize and...

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:15:00 GMT

State Senate District 1, Local Special Election Candidate Declaration Forms Now Available



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2023 Media Contact: Arianna Conte, Deputy Director of Communications [email protected] State Senate District 1, Local Special Election Candidate Declaration Forms Now Available PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:30:00 GMT

Congressional District 1 Special Election Candidate Declaration Period is June 29 - 30



PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding potential candidates that the Candidate Declaration period for the Congressional District 1 special election is June 29 – 30. Declaration forms must be submitted by 4 p.m....

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:00:00 GMT

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



General Assembly passes three 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 2023 legislative session: "Since taking office in January, I have prioritized promoting...

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:30:00 GMT

Congressional District 1 Special Election Candidate Declaration Forms Now Available



PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division today announced that Declaration of Candidacy forms are now available for candidates in the Congressional District 1 special election. The candidate declaration period is June 29 and June 30,...

Thu, 25 May 2023 15:00:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Presents Civic Leadership Awards to High School Students



PROVIDENCE, RI – On Friday, May 12, 2023, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore honored the more than 120 high school students selected as 2023 Rhode Island Civic Leadership Award winners at a State House ceremony. The award is given annually to high school students who have made outstanding...

Tue, 23 May 2023 15:45:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Reminds Candidates of Upcoming Deadlines



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore is today reminding prospective candidates for the Congressional District 1 special election of upcoming deadlines. The deadline for candidates to be registered to vote in Rhode Island is May 31, 2023. The deadline for candidates to disaffiliate,

Mon, 22 May 2023 23:15:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Presents Inaugural Civic Education Teacher of the Year Award



John Healy of E-Cubed Academy Honored for Commitment to Students, Civic Education PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore was today joined by Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Providence Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez, E-Cubed Academy Principal Dr....

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 18:15:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Calls for Special Election in State Senate District 1



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today called for a special election to be held in State Senate District 1. The special election will fill the seat left vacant by the passing of the Honorable Maryellen Goodwin on April 15, 2023. Secretary Amore sent a letter to the...

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 16:45:00 GMT

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



"From Fields to Festivals: Parks and Recreation in Rhode Island" Celebrates State's Outdoor Spaces PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the Rhode Island State Archives today announced the opening of a new Archives exhibit, "From Fields to Festivals: Parks and Recreation in...

News Contact:

Faith Chybowski
Director of Communications
Email: [email protected]