RI Voters Have Until May 19 To Apply For A Primary Mail Ballot

CRANSTON, RI — Rhode Island voters have until Tuesday to submit their applications to vote by mail in the upcoming presidential preference primary on June 2. Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea's office sent out applications to all registered voters ahead of the rescheduled election, which will be primarily held by mail due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Applications must be received by your community's board of elections by Tuesday, not just postmarked by that date. Those sent out day-of will likely not arrive in time. Voters can also drop off their applications by hand, and a list of addresses is included on the back of the application. Before dropping off the application, reach out to the board.

"Voting by mail is safest and most secure way to cast your ballot during this pandemic," Gorbea said. "I strongly encourage all Rhode Islanders to send in their mail ballot applications by this weekend to ensure they are received in time."

To get an application, visit the Secretary of State's website or reach out to the Elections Division at 401-222-2340 or elections@sos.ri.gov.

More information about the primary mail election is available on the Secretary of State's website.

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