WOONSOCKET BOARD OF CANVASSERS AND REGISTRATION ANOOUNCES DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE FOR THE PRIMARY ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

 

Woonsocket, RI: Sunday, August 14, 2022, is the deadline to register to vote to be eligible to cast a ballot in the Primary on September 13, 2022.

 

Anyone 18 years of age and over, a Rhode Island resident and a citizen of the United States may register to vote. You must register to vote from your residence address.

 

Any registered voter who has moved from one address to another address within the City of Woonsocket must update their voter registration with the Board of Canvassers.

 

The Board of Canvassers will be accepting registrations on August 14 at the Woonsocket Police Station located at 242 Clinton St. during the hours of 1pm to 4pm.

 

We are also encouraging voters to check their registered party. Any voter wishing to change their party to be eligible to vote in the Primary must do so with the Board of Canvassers by August 15, 2022.

 

You may register to vote and update your voter registration information online at vote.sos.ri.gov. If you have any questions, you can reach the Board of Canvassers at (401)767-9223

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