AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRhode Island Primary Countdown: Rhode Island’s Secretary of State issued final voting reminders for the Sept. 9 primary, including early voting through 4 p.m. today, Election Day polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (9 a.m. in New Shoreham), and a hard 8 p.m. deadline for mail ballots to be received. Early Vote Surge: The state also reported a record-breaking jump in early, in-person voting—32,575 ballots cast by noon Tuesday—nearly doubling 2022 levels and coming as marquee primaries heat up. Governor’s Rematch: Gov. Dan McKee and Helena Foulkes meet in the Democratic governor primary Wednesday in a rematch that’s become a referendum on housing, jobs, and healthcare, with polls showing Foulkes leading. Local Governance & Public Safety: Central Falls announced a settlement tied to a police officer’s use of a stun gun on a handcuffed man, including an effective Dec. 21 resignation. Statehouse Watch: A Rhode Island Elections Project story highlights efforts to make voting more accessible ahead of the primary.
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