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Elections Task Force to Review Presidential Primary and Prepare for Fall Elections
PROVIDENCE, RI – On Wednesday, July 1, at 11 a.m., an Elections Task Force consisting of state and local elections officials and members of the public will review Rhode Island's June 2 Presidential Primary and assess actions required to ensure safe and secure elections in the fall.
The Task...
Statement from Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea on Today's U.S. District Court Decision Regarding Nomination Signatures
"Today's ruling takes key steps to protect the health of candidates and voters during a pandemic. The decision also allows candidates for public office in Rhode Island to gather and submit nomination signatures in a manner that adheres to cybersecurity best practices.
I thank the election...
Secretary Gorbea to Rhode Islanders: Vote from Home this Week
PROVIDENCE, RI – This week, thousands of Rhode Island voters will cast their ballots from home in the state's June 2 Presidential Primary election. Voters will be electing delegates to the Democratic and Republican National Conventions and signaling their choice for either party's Presidential...
Secretary Gorbea Reminds Rhode Islanders of May 19 Mail Ballot Application Deadline
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea is reminding Rhode Islanders that they have until Tuesday, May 19, to submit mail ballot applications for the June 2 Presidential Primary. For the safety of voters and poll workers, Rhode Island's Presidential Primary will be a mostly mail ballot
MEDIA ADVISORY: Secretary Gorbea to Moderate Panel on Voting During COVID-19
Providence, RI – With Rhode Island's June 2 Presidential Primary election approaching, Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea will moderate a panel on Facebook Live on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 2 p.m. to address frequently asked questions about voting during the COVID-19 pandemic. For the safety of...
Secretary Gorbea Reminds Rhode Islanders of May 3 Voter Registration Deadline
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea is reminding Rhode Islanders that they have until Sunday, May 3, to register to vote or update their voter information for the June 2 Presidential Primary. Rhode Islanders can check their voter registration status by using the Department of State'
Secretary Gorbea Reminds Rhode Islanders: Check Your Mailbox and Help Maintain Voter Rolls
PROVIDENCE, RI – This week, Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea began sending all registered Rhode Island voters a mail ballot application for the upcoming June 2 presidential primary. This process will have two major benefits for Rhode Island. First, it ensures that eligible voters can cast their...
Secretary Gorbea Again Named to National Election Security Leadership Role
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea has once again been elected by members of the Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EI-ISAC) to serve on the EI-ISAC Executive Committee. The announcement was made Thursday afternoon during the group's quarterly call.
Secretary Gorbea Announces Remote Online Notarization To Enable Business to Continue During COVID-19 Emergency
Providence, RI – Today, Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea announced an agreement with Governor Gina Raimondo that enables Remote Online Notarization to be permitted on a temporary basis. Remote Online Notarization will allow individuals to honor social distancing guidelines from the Centers for...
Secretary Gorbea Announces New Deadlines For Rhode Island Presidential Preference Primary
Providence, RI – Today Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea announced new deadlines for Rhode Island's Presidential Preference Primary, which was delayed to June 2 due to health concerns regarding the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.
"To ensure that all Rhode Islanders can cast a ballot in a safe
Statement from Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea on Governor Gina Raimondo's Executive Order Moving Rhode Island's Presidential Preference Primary to June 2
I applaud Governor Raimondo's efforts to protect the health of Rhode Island voters and election workers, and I thank her for her leadership during this challenging time.
A predominantly mail ballot election will ensure that all eligible Rhode Islanders can cast a ballot in a safe and secure...
Secretary Gorbea Updates Operations to Prevent Coronavirus / COVID-19 Transmission in Rhode Island
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To continue protecting the health and safety of the Rhode Island Department of State's customers, employees and the general public, Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea is announcing or extending the following policies, effective...
Making Government Work Better for Businesses: Secretary Gorbea Launches New Website
Providence, RI – Today Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea announced the launch of the Rhode Island Department of State's new Business Services website at http://sos.ri.gov/. The new website streamlines content to be more relevant and user-friendly, making it easier to start, maintain and grow a...
Secretary Gorbea Hosts 60 New England Census Organizers for Training Event
Providence, RI –Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea hosted a free training session for more than 60 census organizers from across New England today at the Rhode Island State House. The event featured several workshops for groups and individuals planning census outreach and education efforts in...
Secretary Gorbea to Host New England Census Training Event
Providence, RI – With Census 2020 right around the corner, Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea is co-hosting a free training session for census organizers on Thursday, March 5, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Rhode Island State House Library. The event will feature several workshops for groups...
Secretary Gorbea Reminds Rhode Islanders of Two Upcoming Special Elections
Providence, RI – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea reminds Rhode Island voters that there are two special elections scheduled next week on Tuesday, March 3, 2020.
One special election is for Representative in General Assembly District 56, which includes the city of Central Falls. Polling place
Rhode Island Director of Elections Named Chair of National Non-Profit Tasked with Voter Roll Accuracy
Providence, RI – Rob Rock, Rhode Island's Director of Elections under Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea, has been elected as the Chair of the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC).
ERIC is a bipartisan, non-profit organization made up of 29 states and the District of Columbia that
Gorbea Brings New Transparency to Government with Lobbying and Legislation Data Exploration Tool
Providence, RI – Today Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea announced a new era of accountability and transparency in Rhode Island government with the launch of the Lobbying and Legislation Data Exploration Tool.
The Data Exploration Tool is an interactive resource available to the public on the
Secretary Gorbea Celebrates 100 Years of Women's Suffrage in Rhode Island
Providence, RI – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea hosted a ceremony today to recognize the 100th anniversary of Rhode Island's ratification of the 19th Amendment, which granted American women the right to vote.
Secretary Gorbea was joined in the State House Library by prominent female...
Secretary Gorbea Announces Special Election Dates for Representative District 56
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea announced today that there will be a special election for Representative in General Assembly District 56 to fill the seat of Representative Shelby Maldonado. The special election will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Representative District 56...
New Central Voter Registration System Brings Major Upgrades to RI Elections
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea has announced the successful launch of Rhode Island's new Central Voter Registration System (CVRS). The CVRS is a computer database that houses the state's list of registered voters and acts as Rhode Island's candidate management system. The new...
Explore Centuries of Rhode Island Census Data with a Click
PROVIDENCE, RI – This week, Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea announced the launch of the Count Me In! data story, a free online resource that lets users explore and compare centuries of data from state and federal censuses in Rhode Island.
"Our new data story is an incredible and user-...
Explore the History and Importance of the U.S. Census at the Rhode Island State Archives
PROVIDENCE, RI – With the 2020 Census right around the corner, Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea invites the public to come explore the "why" and the "how" of the decennial census at the new Rhode Island State Archives exhibition: Count Me In!
Established by the country's founding fathers in...
Secretary Gorbea Convenes 140 National and Local Experts for Cybersecurity Summit
NEWPORT, RI – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea convened over 140 elections and IT officials for a Cybersecurity Summit today at Salve Regina University's Pell Center in Newport. The five-hour forum gave Rhode Island elections officials from nearly every city and town an opportunity to talk with
Secretary Gorbea to Rhode Islanders: Check Your Mailbox and Help Maintain Voter Rolls
PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea is preparing a major mail campaign as part of her ongoing efforts to maintain the accuracy of our state's voter rolls while following strict voter protections under state and federal law.
The Department of State's Elections Division will send
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