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Rhode Island General Laws, Title 17 (Elections)

507 sections · status activeenacted 1956-01-01

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-1-1Short title.65active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-1-2Definitions.6,344active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-1-2.1Signature identification.614active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-1-3Eligibility to vote.1,143active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-1-3.1Residence for voting purposes.2,475active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-1-5Effect of special statutes.875active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-1-5.1Municipal and state employees holding elective public office.1,027active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-1-6Scope of title.84active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-1-7Uniform deadlines.543active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-1-7.1Filings to be originals.256active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-1-8Severability.327active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-1-10Lincoln town officials — Inauguration date.398active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-2-1General officers enumerated — Election and terms.444active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-2-2Death or incapacity of governor elect.241active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-2-3Elections by general assembly on failure to elect or incapacity of person elected.750active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-2-4Filling vacancies in offices of governor and lieutenant governor.416active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-2-5Vacancies in other general offices.409active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-2-6Majority required in general assembly — Term of officer elected to fill vacancy.384active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-3-1Time of election — Term of office.405active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-3-2Adjournment of election meetings.558active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-3-3Adjourned elections on failure to elect.1,292active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-3-4Candidates and ballots at adjourned elections.599active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-3-5Death, refusal, or incapacity of senator or representative elect.869active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-3-6Vacancy in general assembly — Special elections.1,594active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-3-7Nominations at special elections.187active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-3-8Failure to issue warrant for election.149active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-4-1Congressional districts.499active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-4-2Territory in first and second congressional districts.8,779active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-4-4Time of election of representatives in congress.140active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-4-5Time of election of senators.384active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-4-6Manner of voting — Election by plurality.236active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-4-7New election in absence of plurality.416active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-4-8Special election to fill vacancy in office of representative.1,423active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-4-9Special election to fill senatorial vacancy.1,271active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-4-10Presidential electors — Time and manner of voting — Election by plurality.507active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-4-11Meeting of electors — Vacancies.695active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-4-12Attendance of governor and secretary of state — Certificates required by federal law.409active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-4.2-1Compact enacted.5,774active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-5-1Referenda elections — Constitutional and public questions.248active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-5-1.1Special referenda elections.2,169active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-5-3Publication of questions to be submitted to voters.1,581active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-5-4Manner of voting.169active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-5-5Language contained on computer ballots.2,901active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-5-6Count of votes — Declaration of results.466active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-6-1General powers and duties.1,325active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-6-1.1Central voter register.367active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-6-1.2Statewide central voter register.1,860active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-6-1.3Designation of Chief State Election Official under the National Voter Registration Act.261active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-6-2Primary elections.512active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-6-3Computer ballots and sample ballots.451active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-6-4Absentee, shut-in, and war ballots.309active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-6-5Registration lists available to political parties and candidates.1,327active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-6-6Oath required as to use of lists.829active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-6-7Penalty for violating §§ 17-6-5 and 17-6-6.98active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-6-8Exception for local canvassing authorities.186active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-6-9Public record.203active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-6-10Availability of registration lists.96active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-6-11Lists not deemed official.213active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-6-12Form of lists.96active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-6-13Electoral process education.554active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-1Legislative intent.623active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-2Composition of board.501active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-3Appointment of members — Vacancies.1,913active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-4Oath of members — Compensation.401active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-5Powers and duties — Quorum.5,703active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-6Secretary and assistants — Salaries.1,162active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-7Seal of state board.122active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-8Hearings and investigations — Subpoena powers — False swearing.1,003active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-9Voter fraud — Posting of penalties.301active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-8-1Appointment of bipartisan authority.1,361active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-8-2Term and qualifications for office.816active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-8-3Compensation.539active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-8-4Oath of office of members.217active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-8-5Local boards — Powers and duties — Quorum.1,692active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-8-6Fees in cities other than Cranston and Woonsocket.792active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-8-7Power of boards to administer oaths and subpoena evidence — Self-incrimination — False swearing.1,591active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-8-8General penalty clause.142active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-8-9Local boards open on election day.333active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-8-10Publication of local questions to be submitted to voters.1,655active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-1Registration required to vote.172active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-2Duty of state board — Registration equipment — Forms.618active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-2.1Duplicate voter registration information.589active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-3Periods when boards receive registrations.2,074active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-4.1Registration drives at high schools.1,188active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-5Local registration agents.2,357active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-5.1Statewide registration agents.484active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-5.2Qualifications and jurisdiction of registration agents.282active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-6Form of registration cards — Confidentiality of place of registration.1,484active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-7Registration at the division of motor vehicles — Additional agencies.5,819active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-8Registration at designated agencies.7,539active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-9Registration by mail.2,046active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-9.1Shut-in voters, serviceperson’s dependents, or peace corps registrations.970active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-10Additional method of registering.1,895active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-11Certification of citizenship.182active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-12False certificates in registration.428active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-13Filing of registration cards — Transmittal to secretary of state.768active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-14Custody of registration cards.376active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-15Registration records public.559active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-16Procedure on change of address — Fail-safe voting provisions.5,150active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-17Reregistration — Notice to city or town of previous address.918active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-17.1Registration — Notice to jurisdiction of previous out-of-state address.226active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-18Change of name.342active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-19Single registration.884active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-20False affidavits.88active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-21Registration lists furnished to political parties.1,342active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-22Tampering with registration records.483active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-23Party designation.968active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-24Change of designation.1,202active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-25Acknowledgement of registration or change of address — Verification of residence.3,388active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-26Confirmation process — Verification of the address of registered voter.4,683active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-27Periodic updating of voter registration records.1,576active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-28Procedure on challenge of registration.6,567active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-29Penalty for unsubstantiated challenge.452active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-30Appeal of ruling by board of canvassers.250active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-31Voter registration advisory board.2,342active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-32Private voter registration — State departments and agencies.145active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-33Age.533active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.1-34Electronic registration of voters.4,880active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.2-1Title.81active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.2-2Findings and purpose.2,761active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.2-3Restoration of voting rights.4,189active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-1Maintenance of registration — Inactive file.3,381active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-2Right to vote unprejudiced by errors.226active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-3Publication of preliminary lists.1,344active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-4Defacement of posted lists.154active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-5Canvass and correction of preliminary lists.1,786active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-6Evidence given at final canvass.456active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-7Proof required to strike name.413active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-8Notice of striking of names.479active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-9Record of vote on adding or striking names.532active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-10Corrections by state board.737active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-11Right to appeal striking of name.600active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-12Notification to local board members and clerk.202active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-13Dismissal of appeal — Order entering name on lists.368active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-14Final list — Certification.952active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-15Use of registration cards at polls.1,650active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-16Challenge lists.1,076active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-17Change of registration records on change of voting district boundaries.372active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-18Temporary registration certificates.308active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-19False entry or erasure with intent to change voting rights.430active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-20Neglect of duty by public officers.165active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-21Right to vote or validity of election unaffected by neglect of duty.284active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-22Certified copies of lists of persons voting.200active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-23Certified copies of registration records.440active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-11-1Division of towns and representative district into voting districts.1,909active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-11-1.1Combination of voting districts for special election.1,089active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-11-2Notice of division or redivision of districts.529active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-11-6Appointment of district moderators and clerks in cities or towns.1,075active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-11-7.1Pool of election officials.410active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-11-8Qualifications of moderators and clerks — Vacancies.825active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-11-9Election of moderator or clerk pro tempore.1,589active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-11-10Filling of vacancies by town council.777active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-11-11Selection of wardens and clerks in cities.437active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-11-12Qualifications of election officials — Vacancies.1,211active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-11-12.1High school election officials.1,248active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-11-13Appointment and compensation of supervisors.1,287active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-11-14Supervision of all elections on same day.224active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-11-15Persons ineligible to serve as election officials.825active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-11-16Supervision of adjourned elections.522active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-11-17Telephone — Polling place.576active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12-1Selection of state committees.592active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12-2Composition and powers of state committees.1,385active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12-2.1Political party state committee rules or bylaws.553active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12-3Delegation of powers by state committee.235active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12-4Endorsements by state committee.1,269active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12-5Acting in other contingencies.1,279active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12-6Election of town and ward committees.476active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12-6.1Composition of town committees in Johnston.646active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12-7Composition of city and district committees — Appointment.1,413active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12-8Qualifications and terms of committee members.666active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12-9Organization of city, town, and district committees — Officers — Lists of officers and members.1,075active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12-9.1Members of ward committees for the city of East Providence.322active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12-10Rules and management by city, town, and district committees.412active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12-11Endorsement by local committees.960active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12-12Vacancies in district committees.2,335active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12-12.1Vacancies in city or ward committees.1,346active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12-12.2Failure of ward and city committees to endorse.643active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12-13State conventions.501active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12-14Election of delegates to national conventions.1,773active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12-15Qualifying as a political party through independent candidacy.631active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12-16Qualifying as a political party by petition — Names of officers — Endorsements and other official communications.897active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12-17Names of political parties.153active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12.1-1Date of primaries for election of delegates to national conventions.224active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12.1-2Number of delegates to be elected — Method of election.603active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12.1-3Declaration of candidacy — Delegates.1,491active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12.1-4Presidential candidates.3,991active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12.1-5Preparation of nomination papers — Delegates.462active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12.1-6Number of signers required.162active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12.1-7Checking and certification of nomination papers.2,316active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12.1-8Presidential preference primary.1,064active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12.1-9Voting for nominees and delegates — Designation of winning delegates.525active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12.1-10Filling of vacancies.150active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12.1-11Form of ballot.1,100active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12.1-12Definitions.277active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12.1-14Recount.586active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12.1-15Political party rules.387active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12.1-16Applicability.159active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-13-1Preparation and posting of preliminary lists.793active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-13-2Affidavits of error in lists.527active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-13-3Procedure in primaries for special elections.187active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-13-4Consolidated list for each party.173active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-13-5Lists furnished to parties and candidates.348active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-14-1Declarations of candidacy.2,997active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-14-1.1Party affiliation.222active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-14-1.2Candidate required to be a qualified voter in the election.744active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-14-2Candidate required to be a qualified voter in the primary.1,045active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-14-2.1Party candidates not eligible for independent nomination and independent candidates not eligible for party nomination.684active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-14-4Preparation of nomination papers for candidates — Combination of endorsed candidates — Furnishing of nomination papers to candidates.2,526active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-14-4.1Party committees — Nomination papers unnecessary.528active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-14-6Statement at head of nomination papers.331active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-14-7Number of signers required for nomination papers.2,985active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-14-8Signing of nomination papers.882active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-14-9Number of papers signed by same voter.120active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-14-10Affidavit of person obtaining signatures.385active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-14-11Checking and certification of nomination papers — Challenge.1,742active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-14-12Filing of nomination papers.952active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-14-12.1Certification by local boards.488active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-14-13Objections to eligibility of candidate or sufficiency of papers.929active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-14-14Hearings on objections — Witnesses — Notice.1,586active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-14-15Withdrawal of candidacy.807active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-14-16Certification of names of candidates to secretary of state.241active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-14-17Replacement of deceased endorsed candidate.1,340active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-1Date of primaries.211active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-2Regular primary date falling on religious holiday.387active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-3Special election primaries.619active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-4Municipal primaries other than at time of general primaries.621active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-5Combination of voting districts.260active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-6Conventions and caucuses replaced — Parties holding primaries — Forms.507active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-7Candidates nominated at primaries.991active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-8Listing of candidates on ballots.1,486active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-9Slate voting.113active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-11Dispensation with primary when no contest.760active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-12Ballot when contest exists.302active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-13Voting places — Primary officials — Party officials — Appointment.3,273active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-14Qualifications of primary officials — Affidavit.1,161active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-15Powers and duties of primary officials — Compensation.271active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-16Vacancies among primary officials.340active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-17Notice of primaries.634active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-18Apportionment of voting booths and optical scan precinct count units.574active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-19Arrangement and paraphernalia at voting places.321active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-20Primaries conducted in same manner as general elections.275active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-20.1City of East Providence — 2002 Primary Elections.1,777active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-21Identification of party voters.619active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-22Party checkers, runners and watchers.383active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-24Disqualification by activity in other party.911active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-25Nomination papers for delegates to constitutional conventions.435active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-26Challenge of identity as to right to vote.191active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-27Impartiality of officials — Sound equipment.264active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-29Number of votes required to nominate or elect.674active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-30Tabulation of local returns — Certificate of nomination or election.1,008active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-31Tabulation of state returns — Certificates of nomination or election.577active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-33Tie vote.1,020active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-34Recount petition or other protest.732active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-35Hearing on recount or protest — Notice — Declaration of nomination or election.1,366active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-38Vacancies among nominees.2,278active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-39Preservation of primary records.407active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-40Right to nominate by petition preserved.219active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-41School committee caucuses unaffected.301active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-43Applicability of election law.235active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-44Rules — Recommendations for amendment of laws.270active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-18-1Warning and organization of town elective meetings.256active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-18-2Warning and organization of ward elective meetings.370active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-18-3Warning and organization of senatorial district, representative district, and voting district meetings.1,220active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-18-4Return of warrant.170active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-18-5Date of general elective meetings.664active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-18-5.1Elections falling on religious holiday.523active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-18-6District moderator and clerk.760active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-18-7Place and time of district elective meetings — Moderator and clerks as quorum.361active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-18-8Town and elective meetings continuously open for voting.408active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-18-9District meetings open whole day.438active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-18-10Time of opening of polls.1,842active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-18-11Time of closing of polls.332active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-18-12Adjournment of ward and district meetings.891active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-18-13Reopening of town elective meetings — Certificates.444active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-18-14Application to elections conducted on optical scan precinct count voting system.214active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-18-15Closing of schools.775active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-1Definitions.1,702active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-2Voting equipment.811active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-2.1New voting technology.313active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-3Voting equipment and services — Specifications.12,162active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-3.2Polling place accessibility for voters who are disabled or elderly.1,291active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-3.3Telephones at polling places.163active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-4Voting booths and optical scan precinct count units — Number to be furnished.661active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-4.2Moderator request — Computerized voting machines.930active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-5Printing and furnishing of computer ballots.168active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-6Ballot — Arrangement.486active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-6.1Local questions on the ballot.695active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-7Local candidates and questions — Certification — Ballots.1,656active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-7.1Listing of at-large candidates.836active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-7.2Names of candidates.254active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-8Ballots — Form.453active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-8.1Ballots for voters who are blind, visually impaired or disabled.3,630active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-8.2State-of-the-art voting technology.375active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-9Party emblems.883active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-9.1Ballot arrangement — Independent candidates.1,308active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-10Sample ballots — Contents — Distribution.512active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-10.1Training and community outreach.781active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-11Election return forms — Contents.1,409active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-12Delivery of election supplies.549active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-13Exhibition of machines for instructional purposes.529active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-14Preparation of voting equipment for election — Testing.1,574active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-16State election inspectors — Appointment — Duties — Training — Compensation.1,165active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-17Custody of optical scan precinct count units and voting booths — Duties of local boards — Posting of sample ballots.1,589active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-18Examination of voting equipment prior to opening of polls.951active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-19Custody of machines during voting.810active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-20Repair or replacement of defective machines.1,752active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-21Arrangement of polling places — Election officials — Police officers.2,901active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-21.1Polling place bake sales.130active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-22Party checkers, runners, and watchers.1,158active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-22.1Bilingual poll workers.569active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-23Wardens and supervisors — Powers and duties.2,160active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-23.1Certification and appointment of election officials.852active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-23.2Compensation of election officials.254active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-24Procedure for voting.4,626active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-24.1Provisional voting under the Help America Vote Act of 2002.719active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-24.2Voter identification.2,079active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-24.3Provisional ballot procedures.924active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-25Certified voting list — Duty of bipartisan supervisor.883active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-26Models for instruction — Assistance to voters in marking their ballot.1,055active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-26.1Voting assistance.2,267active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-27Challenge of identity as to right to vote.188active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-30Voters who register by making a mark rather than signature.465active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-31Irregular ballots.1,750active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-32Recording and signing of returns.786active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-33Sealing of voting equipment — Sealing and forwarding of results, programmed memory devices and keys.2,153active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-34Declaration of results and certificates of election in towns not divided into districts.463active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-35Guarding optical scan precinct count units until resumption of custody by board.205active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-36Tabulation of town returns — Certificate of election.1,010active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-37Tabulation of state returns — Certificate of election.629active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-37.1Recount eligibility — Candidates for public office.3,937active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-37.2Recount eligibility — Write-in candidates for public office.1,285active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-37.3Recount eligibility — Ballot questions and other offices.3,900active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-37.4Post-election audits.4,580active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-38Custody of optical scan precinct count units pending return to storage.301active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-39Power to open voting equipment.543active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-39.1Voted ballot storage and security.932active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-41Violations by public officers.211active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-42Tampering with voting equipment.490active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-43Tampering with sample ballot.172active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-44Officer tampering with voting equipment.1,059active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-45Fraudulent election returns.349active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-46False instructions as to marking a computer ballot and the operation of optical scan precinct count units.645active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-47Improper possession of voting equipment keys or duplicates.726active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-48Posting of original voter registration records.609active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-49Political literature and influence.674active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-50Candidates listing on ballot.142active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-51Priority for elderly voters.432active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-52Priority for disabled voters.670active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-53Voter accompanied by children within voting booth.295active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-54Bilingual voting material requirements.1,529active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-1Voting by mail ballot.1,029active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-1.1Declaration of policy.650active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-2Eligibility for mail ballots.881active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-2.1Requirements for validity of mail ballot and mail ballot applications.3,947active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-2.2Requirements for validity of emergency mail ballots.5,491active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-3Definitions.1,662active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-4Exemption from registration.566active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-5Residence of person in service or employed outside of the United States.823active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-6Alternative methods of voting.1,364active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-6.1Alternative methods of voting by citizens covered by the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) and other citizens residing outside the United States.2,597active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-6.2Designation of single state office to provide information on registration and absentee ballot procedures under the Help America Vote Act.394active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-7Duplication of votes — Methods preferred.691active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-8Application for ballot.994active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-9Application by permanently disabled or incapacitated voters.1,113active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-9.1Application by member of the armed forces in active service.983active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-9.2Application by member of the armed forces in active service registered to vote using the federal postcard application (FPCA).1,042active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-9.3Application by a civilian employed by the United States government and residing outside of the continental United States.994active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-10Certification of applications — Issuance of ballots — Marking of lists — Mailing address.4,948active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-10.2Official state blank ballots.822active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-11Safekeeping of lists of applicants.247active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-12Secretary of state to furnish forms and supplies.667active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-13Form of application.2,581active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-13.1Form of emergency mail ballot application.3,113active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-14Voting from hospitals, convalescent homes, nursing homes, rest homes or similar institutions public or private within the State of Rhode Island — Penalty for interference.1,636active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-14.1Mail ballots — Local supervision.1,173active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-14.2Voting from board of canvassers.1,124active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-16Time of casting vote.516active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-17Omission of presidential electors.333active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-18Instructions on ballot.276active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-19Envelopes for return of ballots.409active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-20Instructions for voting procedure.295active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-21Certifying envelopes.1,717active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-22Certification envelopes for mail ballots of persons intimately connected with military service and persons employed outside of the United States.1,067active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-23Marking and certification of ballot.1,628active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-24Irregularities not impairing validity of ballots.1,061active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-24.1Irregularities in obtaining and casting mail ballots.1,049active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-25Return of unused ballots.292active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-26Opening and counting of ballots.4,894active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-27Sealing of ballots and voting list.1,027active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-28Copies of chapter furnished to local boards.219active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-29Mail applicant not permitted to vote at polls.1,047active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-30Penalty for violations.1,714active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-31Investigation of complaints.245active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-32Inquiry by board of elections.784active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-33Disqualification of ballot by board of elections.552active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-34Liberal construction.468active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-35Severability.260active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-21.1-1Applicability.363active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-21.1-2Absentee registration.1,286active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-22-1Commencement and continuance of tabulations.385active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-22-2Public sessions for counting — Persons permitted within railed space.1,808active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-22-3Deputy sheriffs attending sessions — Disturbance of proceedings.530active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-22-4Investigation of returns of local boards.724active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-22-5Certificates of election — Statement to secretary of state.1,549active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-22-5.1Investigation by board of elections prior to certification.373active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-22-5.2Certificates of local elections — Statement to secretary of state.416active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-22-6Certification of results to governor and secretary of state — Failure to elect to general assembly.776active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-22-7Books of record of votes — Contents.1,804active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-22-8Lists of absentee voters.289active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-22-9Oath of members and assistants — Penalty for violations.511active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-23-1Signature and labeling of advertising in periodicals.792active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-23-2Signature of posters, fliers, and circulars.789active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-23-3Penalty for advertising violations.90active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-23-4Fraudulent or repeat voting.1,446active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-23-5Bribery or intimidation of voters — Immunity of witnesses in bribery trials.939active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-23-6Improper influence by employers.1,333active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-23-7Protection of names of major parties.1,745active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-23-8Failure to furnish certificate of election.287active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-23-9Violations as to nomination papers or withdrawals — Protection of party emblems.963active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-23-10Violations by public officers generally.215active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-23-11Limitation of prosecutions — Payment to complainant.517active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-23-12Qualification of person obtaining signatures.1,141active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-23-13Sound equipment.187active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-23-14Political advertising.339active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-23-15Polling or surveying of voter opinion.528active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-23-16Guaranteed access in exchange for contributions prohibited.503active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-23-17Violations with respect to elections.2,083active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-23-18Political advertising from official budgets prohibited.1,289active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-23-19Referenda advertisements.243active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-24-1Mandamus by supreme court — Replacement of officer refusing to obey.1,222active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-24-2Performance of duties by supreme court appointee.405active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-24-3Powers of court appointee — Hindering performance.612active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-1Short title.121active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-2Declaration of policy.249active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-3Definitions.13,836active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-4Applicability.271active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-5Duties and powers of the board of elections.5,234active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-5.1Manual of legal requirements.208active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-5.2Segregation of campaign funds.751active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-7Contents of reports to be filed by treasurers of candidates and committees.3,410active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-7.2Personal use of campaign funds prohibited.6,754active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-7.3Testimonial proceeds intended for personal use prohibited.399active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-7.4Limitations on repayment of loans.260active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-7.5Electronic reporting — Declaration of purpose.216active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-7.6Electronic reporting.1,697active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-8Appointment of campaign treasurer by candidate — Filings.1,177active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-8.1Appointment of treasurer by political action committee — Filings.732active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-9Designation of campaign treasurer of political party committees — Filings.789active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-10Lawful methods of contributing to support of candidates — Reporting — Disposition of anonymous contributions.1,828active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-10.1Political contributions — Limitations.7,094active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-11Dates for filing of reports by treasurers of candidates or of committees.9,274active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-11.1Preservation of candidate or committee records.605active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-11.2Requirements for appointment of a treasurer or deputy treasurer — Examination and certification of accounts.981active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-12Prohibited contributions.368active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-13Penalties.1,150active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-14Maintenance of party organization.186active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-15Political action committee — Notice of formation.3,220active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-16Enjoining of illegal acts — Forfeiture of contributions.1,519active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-17Severability.643active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-18Public financing of election campaigns — General purpose.1,068active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-19Public financing of election campaigns — Outlined.1,993active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-20Eligibility criteria for matching public funds.7,264active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-21Primary elections.624active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-22Time period for payment of public funds.802active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-23Funds expended by person, committee of a political party, or political action committee — Private expenditure.3,090active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-24Additional expenditures.544active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-25Surplus campaign funds.612active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-26Equal apportionment of expenditures for joint advertisements.498active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-27Post-audit of accounts — Publication.433active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-28Board of elections — Regulation and auditing of matching fund program.4,520active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-29Appropriations.1,710active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-30Public financing of election campaigns — Compliance benefits.1,217active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-30.1Community antenna television — Rules and regulations.334active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25.1-1.1Gambling referenda — Ballot question advocates.938active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25.2-1Short title.110active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25.2-2Declaration of policy.323active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25.2-3Definitions.3,053active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25.2-4No limitations on contributions or expenditures.184active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25.2-5Reporting by ballot question advocates.5,754active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25.2-6Monies not expended on ballot measure.1,056active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25.2-7Disclosure of true origin of contributions required.456active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25.2-8Duties and powers of the board of elections.274active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25.2-9Penalties for violation.1,230active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25.2-10Severability.313active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25.3-1Independent expenditures and electioneering communications for elections.7,040active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25.3-2Optional use of separate campaign-related account by person, business entity or political action committee for independent expenditures, electioneering communications, and covered transfers.1,786active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25.3-3Disclaimers.6,061active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25.3-4Penalties.607active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-26-1Felonies.313active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-26-2Misdemeanors.246active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-26-3Petty misdemeanors.256active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-27-1Definitions.3,016active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-27-2Affidavits required.1,091active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-27-3Filing of affidavits.1,893active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-27-4Notification and enforcement.395active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-27-5Civil penalties.866active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-28-1Purpose.397active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-28-2Definitions.846active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-28-3Address confidentiality program — Application — Certification.2,201active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-28-4Certification cancellation.682active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-28-5Voting by program participant — Use of designated address by board of canvassers.898active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-28-6Disclosure of address prohibited — Exceptions.388active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-28-7Assistance for program applicants.373active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-28-8Adoption of rules.166active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-29-1Short title.71active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-29-2Legislative declaration.1,376active
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-29-3Voter choice study commission — Established — Definitions.3,099active
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