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General Election

VOTE! It's your super power!

Submitted by Rhode Island in December 2023.

Event Date: 
Nov 05 2024 12:00 am to 11:45 pm

11/05/24 

Voter Registration Deadline: 10/06/24
Mail Ballot Application Deadline: 10/15/24
Early Voting Period Begins: 10/16/24

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Newport School Committee Forum

2024 Newport County Forum Sponsor logos

Submitted by Rhode Island in September 2024.

Event Date: 
Sep 19 2024 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Event location: 

Innovate Newport

Moderator: Dr. Jim Ludes, Executive Director of the Pell Center at Salve University

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Westerly Proposed Charter Changes, Explained!

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Submitted by Rhode Island in September 2024.

Event Date: 
Sep 26 2024 05:30 pm
Event location: 

Westerly Public Library

The League of Women Voters of South County will host an information session on the 2024 Westerly Town Charter Ballot questions.

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Portsmouth Town Council Forum

2024 Newport County Forum Sponsor logos

Submitted by Rhode Island in September 2024.

Event Date: 
Sep 26 2024 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
Event location: 

Common Fence Point Community Center

Moderator: Scott Pickering, General Manager East Bay Media Group

Candidates: (Democratic and Republican Primaries)

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Meet the Author - Ken Block

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Submitted by Rhode Island in September 2024.

Event Date: 
Sep 19 2024 06:00 pm
Event location: 

Cross Mills Public Library

The League of Women Voters South County presents Meet the Author - Ken Block (Disproven).

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"No Time to Fail" - Free Screening

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Submitted by Rhode Island in September 2024.

Event Date: 
Sep 25 2024 06:00 pm
Event location: 

Roger Williams U - Arts & Sciences Building

“No Time to Fail” tells the compelling story of Cranston election officials, who overcame many challenges to ensure a safe and secure 2020 election.

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2024 Candidate Forum Videos

Sep 09 2024 - LWV Newport County, et al
Middletown Town Council (Part 1 of 5)
Middletown Town Council (Part 2)
Middletown Town Council (Part 3)

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How the Supreme Court Made Racial Gerrymandering Easier in Alexander v. South Carolina NAACP

Submitted by Rhode Island in August 2024.

Blog Post

On May 23, 2024, the Supreme Court decided Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP.

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Explaining the Abortion Care Challenge in United States v. Idaho

Submitted by Rhode Island in August 2024.

Blog Post

This blog examines United States v. Idaho, a federal challenge to the near-total state abortion ban passed in Idaho.

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Absentee Voting for Overseas Citizens

Submitted by Rhode Island in May 2024.

Blog Post

Whether they’re in the military, studying abroad, or permanently living overseas, all US citizens living abroad who are eligible to vote can still cast their ballots.

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The Essentials of Fact-Checking: Know Your News

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2024.

Blog Post

Any news source with credibility, integrity, and accuracy relies on facts. In a time where not all news is based in truth, it’s crucial to grasp the basics of fact-checking when consuming media.

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LWVUS Legal Center

LWVUS Legal Center

Submitted by Rhode Island in December 2022.

Blog Post

Legal Center | League of Women Voters (lwv.org)

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