![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] A voter makes his choices during the 2014 primary. The 2024 primary in Warwick advanced two School Committee incumbents and Ward 7 hopeful Stephen Mulcahey to the Nov. 5 election.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Warwick-primary-Results-voter1.jpg)
COVENTRY, RI — Tuesday is election day, and many Coventry 2024 election voters have already cast their ballots, by early or mail-in voting, but whether you’re voting in person, by mail or watching the results, this is your voting guide to who’s facing whom.
The Rhode Island Board of Elections reported early and mail-in and early ballot numbers Monday at 7:45 p.m. at 219,463 total. About 8,149 of those were made by Coventry voters, with 1,402 mail-in and 6,747 early voters.
Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. – Be sure to double check your polling location with the RI Board of Elections. You will be allowed to cast your vote if you are in line at your polling location by 8 p.m.
Also, arrive prepared:
- A registered voter must go to their polling location to cast their ballot.
- A photo ID is Required.
- In RI, even if you have missed the deadline to register to vote, same-day voter registration allows you to vote for President and VP, the RI Board of Elections reminds.
With that in mind, here are the local races, with links to WarwickPost.com coverage and Q&As, where available, to cast your vote in, or, to watch:
Federal & State Races: Coventry 2024 Election Guide
President of the United States
This year’s Presidential race includes current Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris, Republican former president Donald Trump, Green Party Candidate Jill Stein, Socialism & Liberation Candidate Claudia De La Cruz and Libertarian Candidate Chase Oliver.
Representative in Congress
Incumbent Congressman Seth Magaziner, Democrat, is running against Republican Steven Corvi.
Senator in Congress
Incumbent Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is running against Republican Patricia Morgan.
RI Senate
RI Senate Dist. 33 Democrat Leo Raptakis is facing off against challenger Republican James Pierson, current Coventry School Committee Chairman.
RI House
For RI House Dist. 26, Democrat contender Earl Read competes against Republican Candidate Jeffrey W. Fisher and Independent Vincent Marzullo. The winner will serve in the seat currently held by current Republican Dist. 26 Rep. Patricia Morgan, who is running against incumbent Democrat U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse.
Coventry Town Council At Large: Coventry 2024 Election Guide
Three candidates are running for two newly added Coventry Town Council At-Large seats, each of whom answered the Warwick Post Q&A explaining their views on pressing topics:
- Hopkins Hill Fire Chief Frank Brown
- Former State Senator Leo Blais
- RIDOT Associate Director JP Verducci
Coventry Town Council: Dist. 5
The Coventry Town Council Dist. 5 race sports two candidates in the 2024 Election who received the Warwick Post Town Council Q&A:
- Republican Scott Copley, who previously ran against Sen. Leo Raptakis
- Democrat Mike Grattan, Commercial Manager of A. B. Munroe Dairy
Coventry Town Council: Dist. 2
The Coventry Town Council Dist. 2 race sports two candidates in the 2024 Election who received the Warwick Post Town Council Q&A:
School Committee: Coventry 2024 Election Guide
In this year’s Coventry School Committee race, two candidates are vying for an at-large seat, currently held by James Pierson, who is running against State Senator Leo Raptakis:
Author: Rob Borkowski
Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications, including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier, before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media. Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com. Contact him at [email protected] with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.
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