Warwick 2024 Election: Your Voting Guide

WARWICK, RI — Tuesday is 2024 election day, and many Rhode Islanders 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 noon at 187,412 total. Votes won’t be tallied till after 8 p.m. on election night, however.

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: 2024 Election Voting 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. 29 Democrat Peter Appollonio, Jr. challenges incumbent Republican Anthony P. DeLuca, II

RI House

RI House Dist. 21 Democrat contender and current City Councilor James McElroy competes against Republican Marie Hopkins. The winner will serve in the seat currently held by current Democrat Dist. 21 Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson, who  did not run for reelection.

Mayor of Warwick: 2024 Election Voting Guide

• Mayor Frank Picozzi competes against Democrat Leah Hazelwood and Independent Patrick Maloney in the general election.

Warwick City Council: 2024 Election Voting Guide

Warwick City Council – Ward 2

Warwick City Council Ward 2 incumbent Jeremy Rix faces Republican challenger Bill Paola.

Warwick City Council – Ward 3

Ward 3 incumbent Democrat Timothy Howe is not running for re-election, leaving the 2024 race between Democrat Bryan J. Nappa and Republican Rick Cascella.

Warwick City Council – Ward 4

In Ward 4, Independent Joanne Miller is competing with Democrat Sal Deluise.

Warwick City Council – Ward 6

Incumbent Ward 6 Democrat Donna Travis, embroiled in a real estate controversy and misdemeanor charge for filing a false document, as well as a subsequent effort to quash public speech about it during a City Council meeting, is not running for reelection, leaving this year’s contest between Democrat Bill Muto and Republican Beth A. Lane Italiane.

Warwick City Council – Ward 7  

This race pits Democrat John Kirby against independent candidates Jeffrey Chapdelaine and Roger Ceresi.

 

Warwick School Committee: 2024 Election Voting Guide

In this year’s Warwick School Committee race, four candidates are vying for two seats: Challengers Sean Wiggins and Zack Colon and incumbents David Testa and Karen Bachus.