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Rhode Island Statute

§ 17-1-2 Definitions

Code: Chapter 17-1: General Provisions

Topics: Definitions

Rhode Island Statute

§ 17-1-2.1 Signature identification

Code: Chapter 17-1: General Provisions

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Election Security

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§ 17-1-2.1 Signature identification

Code: Chapter 17-1: General Provisions

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Election Security

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§ 17-1-3 Eligibility to vote

Code: Chapter 17-1: General Provisions

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Voter Eligibility

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§ 17-1-3 Eligibility to vote

Code: Chapter 17-1: General Provisions

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Voter Eligibility

Rhode Island Statute

§ 17-1-3.1 Residence for voting purposes

Code: Chapter 17-1: General Provisions

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws

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§ 17-1-5 Effect of special statutes

Code: Chapter 17-1: General Provisions

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws

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§ 17-1-5.1 Municipal and state employees holding elective public office

Code: Chapter 17-1: General Provisions

Topics: Qualifications - Candidates

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§ 17-1-6 Scope of title

Code: Chapter 17-1: General Provisions

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws

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§ 17-1-7 Uniform deadlines

Code: Chapter 17-1: General Provisions

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws

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§ 17-1-7.1 Filings to be originals

Code: Chapter 17-1: General Provisions

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Election Security

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§ 17-1-7.1 Filings to be originals

Code: Chapter 17-1: General Provisions

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Election Security

Rhode Island Statute

§ 17-1-8 Severability

Code: Chapter 17-1: General Provisions

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws

Rhode Island Statute

§ 17-1-10 Lincoln town officials - Inauguration date

Code: Chapter 17-1: General Provisions

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws

Rhode Island Statute

§ 17-2-1 General officers enumerated - Election and terms

Code: Chapter 17-2: General State Officers

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials

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§ 17-2-2 Death or incapacity of governor elect

Code: Chapter 17-2: General State Officers

Topics: Qualifications - Candidates Terms of Office

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§ 17-2-2 Death or incapacity of governor elect

Code: Chapter 17-2: General State Officers

Topics: Qualifications - Candidates Terms of Office

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§ 17-2-3 Elections by general assembly on failure to elect or incapacity of person elected

Code: Chapter 17-2: General State Officers

Topics: Qualifications - Candidates Vacancies

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§ 17-2-3 Elections by general assembly on failure to elect or incapacity of person elected

Code: Chapter 17-2: General State Officers

Topics: Qualifications - Candidates Vacancies

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§ 17-2-4 Filling vacancies in offices of governor and lieutenant governor

Code: Chapter 17-2: General State Officers

Topics: Vacancies

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§ 17-2-5 Vacancies in other general offices

Code: Chapter 17-2: General State Officers

Topics: Vacancies

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§ 17-2-6 Majority required in general assembly - Term of officer elected to fill vacancy

Code: Chapter 17-2: General State Officers

Topics: Terms of Office Vacancies

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§ 17-2-6 Majority required in general assembly - Term of officer elected to fill vacancy

Code: Chapter 17-2: General State Officers

Topics: Terms of Office Vacancies

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§ 17-3-1 Time of election - Term of office

Code: Chapter 17-3: General Assembly Members

Topics: Terms of Office Timing of Elections

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§ 17-3-1 Time of election - Term of office

Code: Chapter 17-3: General Assembly Members

Topics: Terms of Office Timing of Elections

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§ 17-3-2 Adjournment of election meetings

Code: Chapter 17-3: General Assembly Members

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials

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§ 17-3-3 Adjourned elections on failure to elect

Code: Chapter 17-3: General Assembly Members

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Special Elections

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§ 17-3-3 Adjourned elections on failure to elect

Code: Chapter 17-3: General Assembly Members

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Special Elections

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§ 17-3-4 Candidates and ballots at adjourned elections

Code: Chapter 17-3: General Assembly Members

Topics: Contents and Design Responsibilities - Election Officials

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§ 17-3-4 Candidates and ballots at adjourned elections

Code: Chapter 17-3: General Assembly Members

Topics: Contents and Design Responsibilities - Election Officials

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§ 17-3-5 Death, refusal, or incapacity of senator or representative elect

Code: Chapter 17-3: General Assembly Members

Topics: Qualifications - Candidates Terms of Office

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§ 17-3-5 Death, refusal, or incapacity of senator or representative elect

Code: Chapter 17-3: General Assembly Members

Topics: Qualifications - Candidates Terms of Office

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§ 17-3-6 Vacancy in general assembly - special elections

Code: Chapter 17-3: General Assembly Members

Topics: Special Elections Vacancies

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§ 17-3-6 Vacancy in general assembly - special elections

Code: Chapter 17-3: General Assembly Members

Topics: Special Elections Vacancies

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§ 17-3-7 Nominations at special elections

Code: Chapter 17-3: General Assembly Members

Topics: Special Elections

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§ 17-3-8 Failure to issue warrant for election

Code: Chapter 17-3: General Assembly Members

Topics: Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials

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§ 17-3-8 Failure to issue warrant for election

Code: Chapter 17-3: General Assembly Members

Topics: Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials

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§ 17-4-1 Congressional districts

Code: Chapter 17-4: Federal Elective Officers

Topics: Criteria Redistricting U.S. Congressional

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§ 17-4-1 Congressional districts

Code: Chapter 17-4: Federal Elective Officers

Topics: Criteria Redistricting U.S. Congressional

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§ 17-4-1 Congressional districts

Code: Chapter 17-4: Federal Elective Officers

Topics: Criteria Redistricting U.S. Congressional

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§ 17-4-2 Territory in first and second congressional districts

Code: Chapter 17-4: Federal Elective Officers

Topics: Criteria Redistricting U.S. Congressional

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§ 17-4-2 Territory in first and second congressional districts

Code: Chapter 17-4: Federal Elective Officers

Topics: Criteria Redistricting U.S. Congressional

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§ 17-4-2 Territory in first and second congressional districts

Code: Chapter 17-4: Federal Elective Officers

Topics: Criteria Redistricting U.S. Congressional

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§ 17-4-4 Time of election of representatives in congress

Code: Chapter 17-4: Federal Elective Officers

Topics: Timing of Elections U.S. Congressional

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§ 17-4-4 Time of election of representatives in congress

Code: Chapter 17-4: Federal Elective Officers

Topics: Timing of Elections U.S. Congressional

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§ 17-4-5 Time of election of senators

Code: Chapter 17-4: Federal Elective Officers

Topics: Timing of Elections U.S. Congressional

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§ 17-4-5 Time of election of senators

Code: Chapter 17-4: Federal Elective Officers

Topics: Timing of Elections U.S. Congressional

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§ 17-4-6 Manner of voting - Election by plurality

Code: Chapter 17-4: Federal Elective Officers

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws U.S. Congressional

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§ 17-4-6 Manner of voting - Election by plurality

Code: Chapter 17-4: Federal Elective Officers

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws U.S. Congressional

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§ 17-4-7 New election in absence of plurality

Code: Chapter 17-4: Federal Elective Officers

Topics: Timing of Elections Vote Counting and Canvassing

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