Steady Coventry Voting Elected New Councilors Nov. 5
By: Rob Borkowski on November 12, 2024 in Election 2024, News to You
COVENTRY, RI — Polling places reported steady Coventry voting through election day Nov. 5, as the RI Board of Elections reported about 30 percent of registered voters had already turned […]
Green Bond: Warwick, Coastal Communities Get $16M
By: Rob Borkowski on September 28, 2022 in News to You
WARWICK, RI — About one third of the $50 million green bond voters will decide with Question 3 on the Nov. 8 ballot will aid Warwick and other coastal communities […]
Early Mail Ballot Certification Bill Passes RI House
By: Rob Borkowski on May 18, 2022 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE —Tuesday, the House of Representatives approved legislation introduced by Rep. Evan P. Shanley (D-Dist. […]
Reed Aims to Restore Voting Rights Act Protections
By: Rob Borkowski on October 12, 2021 in News to You
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Jack Reed has joined with U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and 47 colleagues in introducing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA), to restore […]
Warwick Elects Picozzi Mayor, Backs Langevin, Biden
By: Warwick Post Staff on November 4, 2020 in 2020 Mayoral Race, Election 2020
WARWICK, RI — With unofficial votes tallied, Warwick has voted Independent Frank Picozzi its mayor, denying a second full term to Democrat Mayor Joseph J. Solomon, delivered wins to City […]
Warwick Election 2020: Your Voting Guide
By: Warwick Post Staff on November 3, 2020 in Election 2020, Uncategorized
UPDATE – 10:43 p.m.: PROVIDENCE, RI — If you’re watching tonight’s RI election results online, you should be aware that initial votes tallied there thus far do not reflect […]
Warwick 2020 Primary: Voters, Poll Workers Masked, Careful
By: Rob Borkowski on September 8, 2020 in COVID-19, Election 2020, News to You
WARWICK, RI — Tables, voting booths and lines were socially distanced among masked voters using stylus-pens to sign in and vote during the 2020 statewide primary Tuesday, but otherwise voting […]
Election 2016: Warwick Backs Clinton, Avedisian, New Councilors, Reps
By: Rob Borkowski on November 9, 2016 in Election 2016, News to You
The City has voted in Mayor Scott Avedisian for another term, elected three new Democrats to the City Council, incumbent Karen Bachus and newcomer David Testa to the School Committee, and sent Councilwoman Camille Vella-Wilkinson and newcomer Evan Shanley to the General Assembly. all while backing Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump.
Contested Races the Rule for 2016 Election Season in Warwick
By: Rob Borkowski on July 6, 2016 in All Politics Are Local, Election 2016, News to You
Assuming all the candidates who made the June 30 declaration deadline collect the signatures needed to be on the ballot for the Sept. 13 primary and Nov. 8 election, there will be 27 contested races this election season, with 15 primary contests.
Primary Voting Registration Deadline is March 27
By: Rob Borkowski on March 2, 2016 in News to You
Super Tuesday’s in the books, but there’s still time for Rhode Island voters to register in order to weigh in on the presidential primary April 26 – three weeks, in fact.
Absentee Ballots Could Decide Nadeau-Johnson School Board Race
By: Rob Borkowski on November 5, 2014 in News to You
Warwick, RI – Sitting Councilors and School Committee members may hold their posts after close calls for two incumbents, with 1,306 absentee ballots an X-factor, particularly in the Dist. 1 School Committee race.
Officials Report Smooth Voting Day, Steady Turnout for 2014 Election
By: Rob Borkowski on November 4, 2014 in All Politics Are Local, News to You
Warwick, RI – Officials reported voting was running smoothly for the 2014 election in the City, with anecdotal reports of average turnout and low candidate presence at the polls.
Need to Know Basics: Cloudy with a Chance of Democracy
By: Rob Borkowski on in All Politics Are Local, Good Times, News to You
Warwick, RI – It’s election day in Warwick. Here are a few things to keep in mind while you make with the Democracy:
Need to Know Basics: Election Tomorrow, Rights, Game On, Sammiches
By: Rob Borkowski on November 3, 2014 in Good Times, News to You
Warwick, RI – Here are a few things to keep in mind as you go about your day during the first Monday of November — your Need to Know Basics: […]
Sunday’s the Last Chance to Register to Vote for Nov. 4 Election
By: Rob Borkowski on October 3, 2014 in All Politics Are Local, News to You
Warwick, RI – If you’re not registered to vote in the Nov. 4 2014 election, Sunday’s your last shot to get it done.
Warwick Polling Places Get Slow Start for Primary
By: Rob Borkowski on September 9, 2014 in All Politics Are Local, News to You
Warwick, RI – Candidates and poll workers reported a slow start to voting during Tuesday’s primary as citizens trickled in and out of the polls.