The Primary Is the Election
For many Rhode Islanders, the election that determines who represents them in the General Assembly isn't in November.
It's September 9th.
Did You Know?
Only 7 of Rhode Island's 38 sitting State Senators have to earn their party's nomination this year.
That means more than 80% of incumbent senators won't even appear on a competitive primary ballot.
In many districts, including District 36, the primary effectively decides who will serve in the General Assembly.
In Senate District 36, there is no Republican candidate on the November ballot.
The winner of the September 9 Democratic Primary will become your next State Senator.
The same is true in many legislative races across Rhode Island.
If you don't vote in the primary, you've effectively allowed someone else to choose who will represent you for the next two years.
Why Your Vote Matters
One of the biggest challenges facing our democracy isn't disagreement. It's participation.
Primary elections consistently have much lower voter turnout than general elections. In many local races, just a handful of votes can determine the outcome.
The decisions made at the State House affect nearly every aspect of our daily lives from our electric bills, healthcare, housing affordability, education, taxes, roads, and economic opportunity.
Whether you support me, support my opponent, or are still making up your mind, I encourage you to vote.
Your voice deserves to be heard.
Important Dates to Remember
📅 August 9, 2026
Last day to change your political party affiliation if you want to vote in a different party's primary.
📅 August 10, 2026
Last day to register to vote for the first time or update your voter registration, including a change of address.
🗳️ August 20 – September 8, 2026
Early Voting is available throughout Rhode Island.
✅ September 9, 2026
Rhode Island Primary Election Day
It Only Takes Two Minutes
If you've recently moved, aren't registered to vote, or need to change your party affiliation so you can participate in the September 9 primary, don't wait until the last minute.
Rhode Island has made the process incredibly simple.
Visit vote.sos.ri.gov, enter your Rhode Island driver's license or state ID number, and you can register to vote, update your address, or change your voter information online.
The entire process takes less than two minutes.
No paperwork. No stamps. No waiting in line.
Take two minutes today to make sure your registration is current so your voice can be heard on September 9th.
Democracy Works Best When We Participate
Throughout this campaign, I've often said that I'm running against apathy as much as I'm running against an opponent.
Too many people believe their vote won't make a difference.
The truth is just the opposite.
In local elections, your vote carries more weight than almost anywhere else in government. A few votes can decide who represents thousands of people and who will make decisions that affect our communities for years to come.
Whether you're voting for me, voting for someone else, or simply exercising your right to participate, I hope you'll take a few minutes to register, verify your information, and cast your ballot.
On September 9th, your vote isn't just participating in a primary.
For many Rhode Islanders, it's the election that will determine who represents them for the next two years.
Don't let someone else make that choice for you.
