How to Vote in the Democratic Primary
There are several different ways to vote in the Democratic primary election on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, allowing you to choose the most convenient way to make your vote count.
1. Mail Ballot
The deadline for applying to vote by mail in the Democratic primary is Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM. Mail ballots will be sent to all voters who completed and returned their mail ballot application before this deadline.
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You can either bring the completed application to your local Board of Canvassers in-person or mail it to them.
Track the status of your application and mail ballot here.
Once you receive your mail ballot, read the instructions and fill it out. You can then place it in any mailbox or drop it off in any official mail ballot drop box. Locally, there are drop boxes located outside of City Hall in both Cranston and Providence or the Board of Elections at 2000 Plainfield Pike in Cranston.
If you have not applied for a mail ballot by August 20, you must either vote early in-person at your designated early voting location (see below), at your assigned polling location on election day, or request an emergency mail ballot from your local board of canvassers.
2. Early In-Person Voting
You can also vote early by casting your vote during the early in-person voting period from August 21 - September 10. The early voting period ends at 4:00 PM on September 9 regardless of business hours.
​If you live in Cranston, you can vote early at the Peter T. Pastore, Jr. Youth Center during regular business hours (weekdays, except Labor Day, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM). Early voting in Cranston will also be available on Saturday, September 7 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Peter T. Pastore, Jr. Youth Center
155 Gansett Ave
Cranston, RI 02910
For questions, call the Cranston Board of Canvassers at (401) 780-3121
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If you live in Providence, you can vote early at Providence City Hall during regular business hours (weekdays, except Labor Day, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM).
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Providence City Hall
25 Dorrance St
Providence, RI 02903
For questions, call the Providence Board of Canvassers at (401) 680-5525
3. Emergency Mail Ballot
Voters can request an emergency mail ballot after the August 20 mail ballot deadline. Voters who would like to request an emergency mail ballot are encouraged to contact the Board of Canvassers or stop by City Hall to make the request, as circumstances for requesting one vary.
Cranston Board of Canvassers
Cranston City Hall Room 100
869 Park Ave
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 780-3121
Providence Board of Canvassers
Providence City Hall Room 102
25 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 680-5525
Contact the campaign at info@gionapicheco.com if you would like more information or assistance voting by emergency mail ballot from home after the 8/20/24 4pm deadline.
4. On Election Day
You can vote at your assigned polling location on election day, September 10, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Make sure to check your polling location prior to election day, as they are subject to change. You can confirm your polling location here.
Expect lines on election day and be sure to bring a valid ID.