Politics & Government
Election 2020: Tiverton-Little Compton Voter Guide
Everything you need to know about early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting in the general election Nov. 3.
TIVERTON-LITTLE COMPTON, RI — Voting is already well underway for the Nov. 3 general election in Rhode Island, both through mail ballots and early, in-person voting.
In addition to the presidential and congressional races, there are several key races at the state and local level, as well as one statewide ballot question. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, voting, like so much else, looks a lot different this year, and final results are not expected until at least a few days after the election.
The deadline to register to vote and request a mail ballot have passed in Rhode Island. To check your voting status, visit the Secretary of State's elections website. There, voters can also find their polling place, or check the status of their mail ballot.
Find out what's happening in Tiverton-Little Comptonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Neither Tiverton nor Little Compton have any local questions in this election.
Mail ballots
Requests for mail ballots had to be submitted by Oct. 13. Voters who requested a mail ballot must complete and return it by 8 p.m. on election night. There are several options to return signed, sealed absentee ballots: by mail or delivered by hand to a secure election drop box or the voter's local Board of Canvassers. Voters can check the status of their mail ballot online, on the Secretary of State's website.
Find out what's happening in Tiverton-Little Comptonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find a list of dropboxes here.
Early in-person voting
Early, in-person voting is offered from Oct. 14 to Nov. 2. Voters fill out their ballot at their town or city hall. Here are a few things to remember.
- Bring a valid photo ID. Voters who do not have an acceptable form of ID will be given a provisional ballot.
- Wear a fabric face covering. The Rhode Island Department of Health is asking Rhode Islanders to make mask wearing "the norm" to cut down on the transmission of coronavirus in the state.
- Don't touch your face while at the polling location.
- Maintain a social distance of at least six feet from anyone who is not from your household.
- Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer before and after voting.
- Bring a pen, such as a blue or black ink sharpie or Paper Mate Flair, if you do not want to borrow one.
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