Ryan: Early voting is available
Recently, I’ve met voters who may not be able to vote on Nov. 6 and did not know they can vote earlier, on a day that’s more convenient for them.
I'm writing to let people know …
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Ryan: Early voting is available
Recently, I’ve met voters who may not be able to vote on Nov. 6 and did not know they can vote earlier, on a day that’s more convenient for them.
I'm writing to let people know that it is possible for registered Rhode Island voters to vote Oct. 17 through Nov. 5. All you have to do is go to your canvassing authority's office at Town Hall with a valid ID, during regular business hours, and ask for an “emergency ballot.” No actual emergency is required — you just have to check a box on a form that says you may not be able to vote on Nov. 6. You don't have to say why.
In local elections, candidates have won or lost by just one vote. That's why I urge everyone to vote on Nov. 6 or vote early. Your vote matters!
J. Mark Ryan
Dr. Ryan is a Democrat running for Portsmouth Town Council.
