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Providence, Rhode Island
You can help decide whose name is on the ballot on November 3 by voting in the statewide primary. The local, state, and federal leaders you vote for on September 9 make decisions that affect you. Make your voice heard! Go to vote.ri.gov.
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Join us for a special viewing of Rhode Island's original copy of the Bill of Rights (1789). Experience this historic document up close during this special American Archives Month limited viewing. See the document on October 1 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the RI State Archives.
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A new memorial has been dedicated to the Rhode Island First Regiment and British soldiers buried in a mass grave in Wilmington, Delaware. Secretary Amore was honored to represent Rhode Island at the event.
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Rhode Island Day at The Big E means a freshly planted Liberty Tree, the giant stuffie, and lobster ice cream... if that's your thing. Had a blast celebrating all things Rhode Island!
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The RI Department of State Business Services Division has launched a newly-upgraded online filing system for trade names registered in Rhode Island. All trade name filings, including the new annual filing requirement, can be completed here: ridos.my.site.com/s/login/?l…
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Always an honor to visit with veterans and organizations who ensure that those who served have access to wrap-around services. The impact of Operation Stand Down's annual Veteran Assistance Event cannot be overstated. Thank you for all you do!
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Dive into election results with our Historic Voter Turnout tools! Explore these maps and data dashboards to learn more about voter turnout in Rhode Island. Watch an in-depth guide on how to use these tools here: piped.video/watch?v=fLbQY4rV….
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SCAM ALERT: The RI Department of State has been alerted to a text asking to confirm voter registration records. This text is not affiliated with and was not authorized by our office. The Office of the Attorney General has resources for identifying scams: riag.ri.gov/scams.
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Happy Constitution Day, Rhode Island! Our State Archives preserves this original copy of the Bill of Rights sent by George Washington in 1789. Take a closer look at this rare document in our Digital Archives at sosri.access.preservica.com/…
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SCAM ALERT: We've received reports of scammers spoofing an RI Department of State phone number. Not sure if a call is legitimate? Hang up and call us directly. We're happy to help! The Office of the Attorney General has resources for identifying scams: riag.ri.gov/scams
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It's National Voter Registration Day! Thousands of eligible Rhode Islanders are not registered to vote. Be a part of the solution and get your community #VoteReady. Get started at vote.ri.gov. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay
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Today marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. Our office is proud to support all eligible Rhode Island voters, including native Spanish speakers. We understand that the availability of elections information in Spanish may empower voters to feel more confident when voting.
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Our office is proud to support efforts to expand language access for Spanish-speaking voters as it aligns with a core mission of ours - increasing voter confidence.
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Happy Rosh Hashanah to all those celebrating! May you enjoy health and happiness in the new year.
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25 years later, we continue to remember those who lost their lives. We continue to honor the bravery of both civilians and first responders. And we continue to stand together as a country with all those impacted by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. We will #NeverForget
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As voters turned out on Primary Day and throughout early voting, poll workers were there to greet them across the state. Elections are simply not possible without the dedicated public servants in all 39 cities and towns. Thank you for your service!
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7 p.m. Update 2026 Statewide Primary Voter Turnout Tracker Total Turnout: 149,245 Percent Turnout: 18.9%
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7:45 p.m. Final Update 2026 Statewide Primary Voter Turnout Tracker Total Turnout: 154,218 Percent Turnout: 19.5% Results are unofficial and do not represent final voting tallies. The RI Board of Elections reports election results at elections.ri.gov.
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