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As Election Day approaches, your social media feeds might be full of information about the candidates, questions on the ballot in November, and how elections work here in Rhode Island and across the nation. Unfortunately, we can’t always trust everything we see online.
Leading up to and immediately following the 2020 presidential election, we saw unprecedented levels of mis- and disinformation designed to erode voters’ trust in our
country’s election processes. That rhetoric has continued as we approach this year’s election, and we continue to see false claims negatively influence the public’s
understanding of how our elections work.
This is unacceptable. The truth of the matter is that our elections are likely more secure– and more closely scrutinized – than they’ve ever been. The RI Department of State is working continuously with the federal, state, and local agencies that secure and administer our elections, ensuring we are prepared for the weeks ahead.
As citizens, voting is one of the most direct ways we can tell our government what issues matter most to us. It’s an important way to make our voices heard. As Secretary
of State, it’s my job to ensure that voters have the information they need to cast an informed vote, and that all Rhode Islanders feel confident in our elections processes.
I’m proud to join the National Association of Secretaries of State in #TrustedInfo2024, an initiative to encourage voters to get their information from election officials.
On our website, vote.ri.gov, you can access the Voter Information Handbook, which contains information on the statewide referenda questions, as well as a sample ballot
specific to your community. Our office is here to help, but so is your own community. Contact your city or town’s board of canvassers – your neighbors who administer
elections – to get local assistance.
Rhode Islanders can have confidence in our elections. And if they have questions, they should ask an election official. Together, we can ensure every eligible Rhode Islander
has the information they need to cast their ballot on or before November 5.
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About Secretary Of State Gregg M. Amore
Gregg Amore
Secretary of State Gregg Amore is a Townie, and a Rhode Islander, through and through. He is a proud lifelong resident of East Providence where he has been a teacher, coach, and community volunteer for over thirty years.
Committed to public service, Mr. Amore ran for State Representative in 2012 and served the residents of East Providence with distinction for ten years.
Amore announced his campaign to run for Secretary of State in September of 2021. He went on to win election in November of 2022. He was sworn into office on January 3, 2023 as the thirtieth Rhode Island Secretary of State.
To learn more about Secretary Amore, click HERE.
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