Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island is looking to win a fourth term in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. Whitehouse faces Patricia Morgan, a Republican state representative who was the first woman to serve as minority leader in the Rhode Island House. Whitehouse had a huge financial advantage, outraising Morgan almost 25-1.
Presidential race aside, Tuesday’s election isn’t likely to make waves in Rhode Island. All the state’s general officeholders have two more years in their current terms, while more than 60% of the 113 state legislative seats have already been decided because there is no general election opponent.
More than 25% of Rhode Island’s registered voters already cast ballots in the Nov. 5 election as of 4:45 p.m. Monday at the conclusion of early voting, according to the Rhode Island Department of State turnout tracker.
Earlier this year, Common Cause Rhode Island accused the city of Pawtucket of violating the voting rights of Spanish-speakers during the primary election. People from the disabili
Monday is the final day for Rhode Islanders to vote early ahead of Tuesday's general election.Rhode Islanders have until 4:00 p.m. on Monday to cast a ballot before Election Day.
Rhode Island voters are likely to reject a ballot question asking if the state should hold a constitutional convention for a fourth straight decade, a pre-Election Day poll from the University of New Hampshire (UNH) suggests.
Aside from the national battle between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, there are several local races catching the attention of political observers and voters.
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