Election 2024: Providence, RI Primary Voter Guide

RHODE ISLAND — It is time to head to the polls.

The weather will be great on Tuesday in Providence for the primary, and there are competitive races for U.S. Senate and in the Rhode Island General Assembly. A few cities are also holding mayoral race primaries, including Cranston, Pawtucket, and Woonsocket.

Voting

Rhode Island voters cast ballots from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Milford High School, 100 West St.

Candidates

The following candidates are involved in competitive races on Tuesday.

U.S. Senate (Democrat)

• Sheldon Whitehouse (incumbent)
• Michael Costa.

U.S. Senate (Republican)

• Patricia Morgan
• Raymond T. McKay .

State Senate (Democrat)

District 4 (Providence)

• Dominick Ruggerio (incumbent)
• Leonardo Cioe Jr.

State Representative (Democrat)

District 9 (Providence)

• Enrique Sanchez (incumbent)
• Santos Javier
• Anastacia Williams.

District 11 (Providence)

• Grace Diaz (incumbent)
• Tania Quezada.

Voter ID Law

Rhode Island requires a valid photo ID to vote. If you do not bring a photo ID to the polls, you may cast a provisional ballot. Provisional ballots then are returned to a local board of canvassers, where election officials will make sure a mail ballot has not already been cast to ensure people do not vote twice.

Where Do I vote?

Rhode Island voters can find their designated polling location on the Rhode Island Secretary of State's website.

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