Multiple cities in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts will head to the polls today including Providence, Central Falls, Fall River and Taunton.

Election Day has arrived for the four Democrats pursuing Providence’s Ward 2 City Council opening. The Nov. 4 primary will narrow the race down to one Democratic candidate and one Republican candidate who will compete in the general election on Dec. 2.

For the first time in at least 15 years, the state is sending letters to every registered voter in Rhode Island to determine if they are still alive, and if they are still living at the address on their voter registration.

Woonsocket native and Florida businessman Victor Mellor filed a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission in bid to unseat Democrat Seth Magaziner.

Two states, Alaska and Rhode Island, allow same-day registration only for voting in presidential and vice presidential elections. For more information on your state's Election Day voting rules and requirements, visit your state's board of elections or the Secretary of State's website.

This list of potential GOP candidates does not include Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz, who is on the Republicans' wish list of candidates for higher office but seems unlikely to give up her position of importance within the small GOP ranks at the Rhode Island State House for a risky statewide run.

Rhode Island is home to over 60,000 college students who make up over 5% of the state population. Despite our influence, students often face barriers to voting. In 2022, only about 40% of registered college students ended up making it to the ballot box,