Coventry May 4 Special Election: What To Know

COVENTRY, RI — Coventry voters will head to the polls May 4 to fill the town's vacant District 4 seat on the Town Council.

Voters have until April 4 to register to vote or update their voter information for the special election. Once registered, there are three safe, secure options to cast a ballot: by mail, early in-person or at the polls on Election Day.

The deadline to apply for a mail ballot is April 13. Early, in-person voting begins the following day, and runs through 4 p.m. May 3. Anyone interested in voting in person on May 4 can find their polling place on Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea's website.

"Local elections have a tremendous everyday impact on your life and the lives of your friends and family," Gorbea said. "This is your chance to shape part of your community for years to come. I encourage all eligible voters in Coventry, South Kingstown, West Greenwich, and Westerly to register or make sure their voter registration is up to date this week."

Sample ballots with candidate information will be posted online next week. Voters can also reach out to the Coventry Board of Canvassers at 401-822-9150 with any specific questions about the special election.