New Voter ID requirements for 2012
Beginning in 2012, poll workers must ask you to show current and valid identification at the polls. View this flyer for more information. Any registered voter who does not have one of the accepted types of identification listed in this flyer can get one, free of charge, from the Secretary of State's office.
2012 Elections
Candidates
› The election calendar lists includes a summary of important dates, including deadlines for candidates
Statewide Primary
Aug 12 Deadline to register to vote*
Aug 21 Deadline to request a mail ballot
Sept 11 Election: Burrillville polls will be open from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
General Election
Oct. 7 Deadline to register to vote*
Oct. 16 Deadline to request a mail ballot
Nov. 6 Election: Burrillville polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Request mail ballot
To request a mail ballot, you must be unable to vote in person for one of these reasons:
1. You are physically unable to vote in a polling place because of illness or physical or mental disability.
2. You are confined to a nursing home, convalescent home or hospital within the State of Rhode Island.
3. You are a military or overseas voter away due to employment or service connected with military operations or because you are a spouse or legal dependent who lives with that person or you are a U.S. citizen who will be outside the United States.
4. In addition, there is a new, fourth category. Thanks to a recent change in state law, you can request a mail ballot if you think you may not be able to vote at your assigned polling place on the day of election. Many people refer to this as a “no-excuse“ mail ballot.
Mail ballot applications are available now for both the September primary and the November general election. You can access the application online by following this link. You can also contact the Burrillville board of canvassers for an application. Your completed application must be received by the board of canvassers at least 21 days before the election. For September 2012, the deadline is 4:00 p.m. on August 21st. For the general election, the deadline is 4:00 p.m. on October 16th.
Your completed mail ballot must be received by the state board of elections by 9:00 p.m. the day of the election.
If you have an emergency arise after the mail ballot deadline and you want to ask about an emergency mail ballot application, call the board of canvassers at 568-4300, Ext. 112, or visit the Secretary of State's website, where the requirements and procedure are explained.
Calendars for 2012
*Special Office Hours
› May 25 Registration - Candidates
Persons filing declarations of candidacy must be registered to vote at least 30 days before filing their declarations of candidacy. Burrillville board of canvassers will be open until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 25, 2012 to receive candidates registrations
› Aug 12 Voter Registration
Final date for voter registration for September statewide primaries. Registration must be made at least 30 days prior to the primary. Burrillville board of canvassers will be open from 8:30 - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 12, 2012 to receive voter registrations.
› Oct 7 Voter Registration
Final date for voter registration for November General Election. Registration must be made at least 30 days prior to the primary. Burrillville board of canvassers will be open from 8:30 - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 7, 2012 to receive voter registrations.
Working at the polls
The Rhode Island board of election provides information about working at the polls on election day. Please visit their website. If you are interested in working at the polls in Burrillville, you may complete the application provided on the board of election website and send it to the Burrillville board of canvassers, 105 Harrisville Main Street, Harrisville, RI 02830.
Where to vote
Before the September statewide primary, all electors who are registered to vote from Burrillville will be notified of their current precinct and voting location. Please contact the board of canvassers at 568-4300 if you have any questions about your polling location. You can also find your voting district by checking your voter registration through the Secretary of State's website.
- Check your voter registration
- Find your current elected officials
- View sample ballots for upcoming elections
- Locate your local board of canvassers
- Find where to vote
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