Mollis Reminds Rhode Islanders of Upcoming Voter Registration Deadline

Mollis Reminds Rhode Islanders of Upcoming Voter Registration Deadline

Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis has issued a statement reminding Rhode Islanders that they have until Sunday, August 10, 2014, to register to vote in the September 9th, 2014 Primary Election.

"I want to remind voters to check their voter registration status at www.sos.ri.gov/vic to make sure their voter registration status is active, or register to vote if they haven’t done so already, so they may make their voices heard during this year’s September Primary Election," said Mollis.

State law requires Rhode Islanders to register to vote at least 30 days before the primary.  In order to register, you must be at least 18 years old by November 4, 2014, a resident of Rhode Island and a U.S. citizen.  You must be at least 18 years old by September 9, 2014 in order to vote in the primary.

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Although the August 10th deadline falls on a Sunday, Ralph Mollis will open his office at 148 West River Street in Providence, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to register voters.  Local cities and towns throughout Rhode Island will also make arrangements for residents to register before the deadline.

"We are working with every local city and town to ensure that everyone who is interested in registering to vote, has pertinent information about where to register and what to bring in order to register before the deadline," said Mollis.

This year's primary will include races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives and Statewide General Offices as well as some General Assembly and municipal seats.

To download voter registration forms, please visit here.