Board of Canvassers mission statement
In conjunction with the Rhode Island Board of Elections, it is the mission of this Board to protect the integrity of the electoral process and to effectively and efficiently administer the provisions of the Election Laws of the United States and the State of Rhode Island.
The Board of Canvassers operates in accordance with Title 17 of the Rhode Island General Laws and the Home Rule Charter of the City of Providence. The Board’s mission is to protect the integrity of the electoral process and to effectively and efficiently administer the provisions of the Election Laws of the United States and the State of Rhode Island.
Please call our office at 401.680.5525, if you need additional information.
EMERGENCY VOTING FOR THE SPECIAL REFERENDUM ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022
If for any reason you believe you will not be able to make it to the polls on election day, you can vote early using an emergency mail ballot within 20 days before the election.
Emergency voting for the SPECIAL REFERENDUM ELECTION BEGINS on WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 through MONDAY, JUNE 6TH AT 4:00 PM.
Monday – Friday from 8:30 am–4:30 pm. Voters may enter City Hall through the Eddy Street Entrance. This ends MONDAY, June 6th at 4:00 pm.
You can check the status of your mail ballot application and registration at vote.ri.gov
If you have already received your mail ballot you can leave your voted ballot in the drop box located on Eddy St behind City Hall. There will also be a drop box located in the check-in area inside City Hall.
IMPORTANT DATES:
May 8 – Deadline to register to vote in order to be eligible to vote in the June 7th Special Referendum Election
May 17 – Mail Ballot Application Deadline for the Special Referendum Election
May 18 – Early Voting Period Begins for the Special Referendum Election
June 6 – Early Voting Period Ends at 4pm. for the Special Referendum Election
June 7 – Special Referendum Election Day
POLLING LOCATIONS WILL BE OPEN FOR THE JUNE 7 SPECIAL REFERENDUM ELECTION
Polls are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
You may not be voting in the same location that you regularly vote at. A complete list of voting locations is available for review.
JUNE 7 PROVIDENCE SPECIAL REFERENDUM MAIL BALLOT APPLICATIONS
Voter Registration Where Do I Vote? Poll Worker Information Upcoming Elections Emergency Mail Ballot
