2024 Elections

This election year, The Public’s Radio is committed to providing the communities in our region with coverage that’s informed by you, for you.

We’ll provide information about how to vote, the races and issues that are critical to our region, and how this election will impact the people of Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. 

And most importantly, we want to know: what questions do you have about voting and elections in Rhode Island and the South Coast? What matters to you? What issues do you want candidates talking about as they compete for your votes? We’ll be highlighting the perspectives of voters from across the region, and what we hear from you will help inform our elections coverage.

Important dates for the Nov. 5 general election:

RHODE ISLAND

  • Deadline to submit a mail ballot application: Oct. 15
  • Early voting and emergency mail ballot period: Oct. 16-Nov. 4

The voter registration deadline in Rhode Island has passed. The state allows for same-day, in person voter registration – but you will only be able to vote for president and vice president. Click here for your guide to voting in Rhode Island.

MASSACHUSETTS

  • Voter registration deadline: Oct. 26
  • Vote by mail application deadline: Oct. 29
  • Early voting: Oct. 19-Nov. 1

Click here to register to vote ahead of the Nov. 5 general election, and click here for your guide to voting in Massachusetts.

TELL US: What questions do you have about voting and elections in Rhode Island and the South Coast?

TELL US: WHAT DO YOU CARE ABOUT MOST THIS ELECTION SEASON?

This election year, we want to hear from you — the voters, and the nonvoters. What is driving you to vote or stay away from the polls in this election year? What matters most to you? What do you love about your community, and what could be better? Click here to share your perspective.

What you share may be aired on the radio or published online. We may also reach out to you for a story, or to participate in a voters panel discussion.

ELECTIONS 2024 coverage

State Rep. Patricia Morgan on her GOP challenge to U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse

State Representative Patricia Morgan has repeatedly won the support of voters in her district based in West Warwick. Now, she’s taking on a much bigger challenge: trying to unseat Democratic U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse.
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Cranston mayoral candidates spar over city finances in testy debate

Republican incumbent Ken Hopkins and Democratic challenger Robert Ferri sparred over the city’s finances, housing, and accusations of corruption at a debate Monday night presented by the Cranston Herald, The Public’s Radio and Rhode Island PBS.
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How CVS changes may affect RI, constitutional convention controversy, and more

Also on this week’s show: A look back on the week in politics, and a preview of some of the most exciting plays coming up this fall in Rhode Island.
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Breaking down the ballot: Should Rhode Island hold a constitutional convention?

On Nov. 5, Rhode Island voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on five statewide ballot questions. In the weeks leading up to Election Day, we’ll be covering each of those questions in-depth. Today, we focus on question one: “Shall there be a convention to amend or revise the Rhode Island Constitution?”
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Our elections coverage this year is supported in part by national public media journalism initiative America Amplified. We’re joined by a coalition of more than 50 other NPR member stations dedicated to better serving the public through community engagement journalism.

Local sponsors of 2024 elections coverage include: Ascent Audiology & Hearing, Providence Picture Frame and Rustigian Rugs.