Mail-In Ballot Deadline Approaches For Primary Election In Newport

NEWPORT, RI — The deadline to submit an application for a mail-in ballot is fast approaching in Newport and the rest of Rhode Island.

All mail-in ballot ballots for the primary election must be submitted by 4 p.m., Tuesday.

Newport residents are able to cast a ballot early, mail-in their votes, or vote at their polling place. Here's some more 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, ending at 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 12. Town Hall will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Sept. 5
• 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.