RI Primary Election 2022: Early Voting Begins Wednesday In Cranston

CRANSTON, RI — Election season is fast approaching in Cranston and the rest of Rhode Island. Starting Wednesday, early voting will begin in the city and the rest of the Ocean State.

Cranston residents are able to cast a ballot early, mail-in their votes, or vote at their polling place. Here's some important dates to know:

• Primary election date: Sept. 13
• Voter registration deadline (general election): Sept. 9
• Vote-by-mail application deadline: Aug. 23
• Early voting: Begins Aug. 24 Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Peter T. Pastore Jr. Youth Center at 155 Gansett Ave.
• Election day polling hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Register to vote online here.
• Check if you are registered to vote.
• Find out where you vote.
• Track your mail-in ballot.

What Am I Voting For?

• Governor: Five Democrats and three Republicans are vying for the role of governor, after current Gov. Daniel McKee took over for Gina Raimondo when she was appointed as US Commerce Secretary. The Democrats are: McKee, Helena Buonanno Foulkes, Matthew A. Brown, Nellie M. Gorbea and Luis Daniel Munoz. The Republicans are: David Darlington, Ashley Kalus and Jonathan Riccitelli.
• Also on the ballot are races for U.S. Congress and representatives in the state senate and state house.