Newport's Guide to the 2012 Primaries

Things are a bit different this election year – due in large part to the recently passed voter ID law and redistricting of Rhode Island. Before you show up to the polls on Tuesday, Sept. 11 for the primary elections, check out our quick and easy guide to this year's polls.

Polling Hours and Locations

Precinct

Location

Address

2102

Sen.13, House 73-02, Ward 1, Dist. 1   

1 Park Holm

2104

Sen.13, House 75-04, Ward 1, Dist. 2   

Willow Street

2105

Sen.13, House 75-05, Ward 2, Dist. 1 

19 Chapel St.

2101

Sen.12, House 73-01, Ward 2, Dist. 2

15 Fenner Ave.

2103

Sen.13, House 73-03, Ward 2, Dist. 3

525 Broadway

2106

Sen.13, House 75-06, Ward 3, Dist. 1      

300 Spring St.

2107

Sen.13, House 75-07, Ward 3, Dist. 2

15 Wickham Rd.

All locations are open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Where to Go

Due to last year's , many districts have changed around the state. Click here for a map of Newport to see if your Senate, Representative and local precinct numbers (and your local polling location) have changed.

You can also visit the Secretary of State's website, where you can enter in your name and address and find out your House and Senate districts.

What to Bring

The days of waltzing in to your polling location without an ID are over. The passage of the voter ID law now requires you to bring an acceptable form of identification in order to vote, including:

• RI driver's license
• US passport
• ID card issued by US educational institution
• US military identification card
• State of Rhode Island or US government issued ID card
• government issued medical card
• Rhode Island Voter Identification Card

Can't Make It to the Polls?

A new mail ballot application allows you to vote by mail if you may not be able to get to the polls on election day.  Visit http://sos.ri.gov/elections/forms/ to print and complete a mail ballot application or you may contact the Board of Canvassers to request a mail ballot application. Refer to http://sos.ri.gov/elections/voters/mail/ for full details.

Have More Questions?

Contact the Newport Board of Canvassers at (401) 845-5386 or (401) 845-5384 or at roneill@cityofnewport.com