PORTSMOUTH, RI – This election day, you have a lot of decisions to make: city councilors and school committee members, General Assembly members, U.S. Congressman and the Oval Office. You handle who to vote for. We'll give you everything you need to get into the voting booth.
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What's local on the ballot:
- U.S. Congress: David Cicilline (D) versus Harold Russel Taub (R)
- Senate District 11. John Pagliarini, (R) versus James Seveney (D)
- House Districts 69: Antonio Avila (R) versus Susan Donovan (D) and Analee Berretto (L)
- House District 70: John Edwards, unopposed.
- House District 71: Dennis Canario (D) versus Justin LaCroix, (R)
- House District 72: Linda Dill Finn (D) versus Kenneth Mendonca (R)
- Town Clerk: Joanne Mower (R) versus Jennifer M. West (D)
The school committee races are not contested.
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Town Council (Vote for up to 7): Kevin M. Aguiar (D), Debra Cardoza (R), Lawrence J. Fitzmorris (R), David M. Gleason (I), Keith E. Hamilton, (R), Constance L. Harding (I), Leonard Barry Katzman (D), Paul Francis Kesson (R), John G. McDaid (D), John Lane McMahon (D), Elizabeth A. Pedro (R), J. Mark Ryan (D), Judith J. Staven (I), Linda L. Ujifusa (D), Thomas Richard Vadney (R), Elias J. Wheeler (D).
To see the rest of the sample ballot, input your name and address on the Secretary of State's website.
- Seven statewide questions are on the ballot this year: Tiverton Casino, Ethics Commission, Veterans Home bonds, URI Construction bonds, Port Infrastructure bonds, Green Economy bonds, and Affordable Housing bonds. Read our rundown on the ballot questions here.
- Portsmouth has two local ballot questions. Question 8 asks about issuing up to $10 million in bonds for a new police station.
- Question 9 asks for a charter change to allow the Town to appoint a Town Clerk. Currently, the clerk is elected.
When to vote:
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8. If you make the line by 8 p.m., you're allowed to vote.
Some people chose to vote by mail. Their ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Nov. 8 at the state Board of Canvassers.
Where to go:
Enter your address in this website to learn where your polling place is located. Check back with Patch for more election coverage and live results.
What to bring:
A photo ID and civic spirit.
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