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Welcome to the Rhode Island state page! Here, Rhode Island organizers can access and document ongoing projects, current leadership positions, upcoming races, and other important information. This list is non-exhaustive, and state teams are encouraged to expand and adapt these pages to their organizing needs.
Welcome to the Rhode Island state page! Here, Rhode Island organizers can access and document ongoing projects, current leadership positions, upcoming races, and other important information. This list is non-exhaustive, and state teams are encouraged to expand and adapt these pages to their organizing needs.


==Political Landscape of Rhode Island ==
===Partisan Composition of Rhode Island===
Overall, Rhode Island is considered a blue state, with a [https://www.cookpolitical.com/cook-pvi/2022-partisan-voting-index/state-map-and-list Cook PVI] of D+8 as of 2022, regularly voting 55-60% Democrat in statewide races. Their governor, both US Senators and both US House representatives are all Democrats. Democrats also have supermajorities in the state house (65-9-1 Independent) and state senate (33-5), giving them a veto-proof supermajority trifecta as of 2/8/24.
===Progressive Outlook for Rhode Island===
The overall progressive strategy for Rhode Island is optimistic. The focus here should be on growth, primarying out uncooperative Democrats and trying to achieve progressive priorities via petitioning elected officials and organizing.
== Get Involved==
===Register to Vote in Rhode Island ===
[[Rhode_Island/Voting]]
===Progressive Organizations in Rhode Island===
Below is a list of progressive organizations in Rhode Island. If you see a state organization that isn't on this list, please add it.
=== Notable Campaigns in 2024 ===
Below is a list of progressive candidates or ballot measures in the 2024 election cycle for Rhode Island. Non-progressive candidates may also be placed here if they are substantially to the left of their district's partisan lean and worth campaigning for. If you see a candidate or ballot measure that should be on this list, please add them.


'''Who can register to vote:'''  
'''September 10th Primary Election (Filing Deadline June 26th)'''


* A US citizen and a citizen of Rhode Island.
'''November 5th General Election'''
* Was not incarcerated for a felony conviction
===Run for Local Office===
* At least 16 years of age
[[Category:States]]
* Is presently not judged as “mentally incompetent”
An underrated way to impact change is to run for a local position! Please feel free to add information on doing so below.
 
'''Valid IDs'''
 
* RI driver’s license/permit
* U.S. passport
* ID card issued by any federally recognized tribal government
* ID card issued by an educational institution in the U.S.
* U.S. military ID card › ID card issued by the U.S. government or State of Rhode Island (RIPTA bus pass, etc.)
* Government issued medical card › RI Voter ID card
 
Note: The ID must be valid or expired for six months in order to be considered a valid ID.
 
'''Early voting'''
 
In the 20 days leading up to Election Day, you can vote in person at your city or town hall or at a designated location during regular business hours. This is a great option if you are unable to vote at your usual polling place on Election Day, or if you have run out of time to request a mail ballot.
 
'''Vote by Mail'''
 
For mail-in ballots, you do not need an excuse to vote by mail in the state of Rhode Island.  Voters would not need an ID but it would require a verified signature in order to be accepted.
 
To request a mail-in ballot application, you must have a valid RI license or ID to do so. You can get the application on their website and it would be reviewed by the local board of canvassers. If you are permanently disabled, live in a nursing home, or incapacitated, you can request a permanent vote-by mail to your local board of canvassers. <ref>https://vote.sos.ri.gov/</ref>
 
'''Election Day:'''
 
If you vote on Election Day, you can bring a valid photo ID to your polling place.  All polling place locations will close at 8pm. Most places will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, opening hours may vary, but all polls close at 8:00 pm
 
 
Miscellaneous
 
When it comes to primaries, Rhode Island has a hybrid primary system. If you are registered to with a particular party, you must vote in that parties primary. However, if you are unaffiliated with any political party, you can choose which party’s primary you wish to vote in. <ref>https://www.vote411.org/rhode-island</ref>

Latest revision as of 21:04, 11 February 2024

Welcome to the Rhode Island state page! Here, Rhode Island organizers can access and document ongoing projects, current leadership positions, upcoming races, and other important information. This list is non-exhaustive, and state teams are encouraged to expand and adapt these pages to their organizing needs.

Political Landscape of Rhode Island

Partisan Composition of Rhode Island

Overall, Rhode Island is considered a blue state, with a Cook PVI of D+8 as of 2022, regularly voting 55-60% Democrat in statewide races. Their governor, both US Senators and both US House representatives are all Democrats. Democrats also have supermajorities in the state house (65-9-1 Independent) and state senate (33-5), giving them a veto-proof supermajority trifecta as of 2/8/24.

Progressive Outlook for Rhode Island

The overall progressive strategy for Rhode Island is optimistic. The focus here should be on growth, primarying out uncooperative Democrats and trying to achieve progressive priorities via petitioning elected officials and organizing.

Get Involved

Register to Vote in Rhode Island

Rhode_Island/Voting

Progressive Organizations in Rhode Island

Below is a list of progressive organizations in Rhode Island. If you see a state organization that isn't on this list, please add it.

Notable Campaigns in 2024

Below is a list of progressive candidates or ballot measures in the 2024 election cycle for Rhode Island. Non-progressive candidates may also be placed here if they are substantially to the left of their district's partisan lean and worth campaigning for. If you see a candidate or ballot measure that should be on this list, please add them.

September 10th Primary Election (Filing Deadline June 26th)

November 5th General Election

Run for Local Office

An underrated way to impact change is to run for a local position! Please feel free to add information on doing so below.

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