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The League neither supports nor opposes candidates for office at any level of government.

Elected officials make decisions about things that are important to you, including your job, your health care, your environment and your security. Voting is your chance to choose the decision makers and tell them what you want. Make your voice heard on Election Day! Get Registered! Get Educated! Get Out and Vote!

To help you make your choices, see our new section on How to Pick a Candidate.

Important Dates

Primary Election - September 9, 2008
Register by August 9

General Election - November 4, 2008
Register by October 4

Helpful Links

League of Women Voters: Elections 101

www.lwv.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Voter_Information
League of Women Voters: Voter Registration Tool & Election Information

www.vote411.org/registertovote.php
State Board of Elections
   50 Branch Ave.
   Providence, RI 02904-2790
   (401) 222-2345
   www.elections.ri.gov
2008 Election Schedule
www.elections.ri.gov/Calendars/2008/2008ELECTIONSCHED.html
Voter Registration
www.elections.ri.gov/registration/intro.htm
Absentee Ballots
www.elections.ri.gov/mailvote.htm
Provisional Ballots
www.elections.ri.gov/frequent.htm#PROVISIONAL
Polling Place Hours (On FAQ page, select "Primary and General Elections")
www.elections.ri.gov/frequent.htm#PRIMARY%20AND%20GENERAL%20ELECTIONS
Municipal Boards of Canvassers
www.elections.ri.gov/Boards/boards.htm
Sec. of State Elections Division - Voter Information Center
   148 W. River Street
   Providence, RI 02904
   (401) 222-2340
Where do I vote/Sample Ballots/Check Your Registration
     www.sec.state.ri.us/vic/
Handicapped Access
www.gcd.ri.gov/RI_Laws/chapt_2.htm
What is the Electoral College? - US National Archives and Records Administration
www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/about.html
RI Presidential Electors
www2.sec.state.ri.us/dar_filing/regdocs/released/pdf//SOS/4582.pdf

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