National Campaign
Election Protection
Making sure Rhode Island voters are able to cast a ballot fairly and freely.
Vote-By-Mail, Early Voting, & Expanding Voting Options
Our democracy works best when every voter can cast their ballot and be heard. Common Cause is making sure voters have options on how to cast a ballot.
In our democracy, our vote is our voice and every voter across the country deserves a say in the people and policies that impact their lives. That is why we are advocating for proven and secure ways to make voting more convenient for eligible Americans, including:
- Vote-by-Mail: Letting eligible voters send in their ballots via the USPS,
- Early Voting: Giving voters extra days before Election Day to cast their ballot,
- Voting Dropboxes: Allowing voters to place their ballots in secure local receptacles ahead of Election Day.
Reforms like these make elections more accessible while keeping them fair and safe.
What We’re Doing
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Updates
Blog Post
Flatten the Mail Ballot Curve
If you choose to vote by mail, it’s important that you return your application early. When you get your ballot, return that early too. We call that “flattening the mail ballot curve.”
Press
Press Release
Common Cause Rhode Island Launches 2024 Election Protection Program
"With one week until the November election, Common Cause Rhode Island announced the start of its 2024 Election Protection Program."
News Clip
Is RI’s early voting period too long? GOP uses Carlson’s dropping out to say yes
Common Cause Rhode Island reminds the RI GOP that early voting was implemented in response to demand for it from voters.
News Clip
Carlson’s early exit renews calls for limiting early voting or using ranked-choice voting
Common Cause Rhode Island rejects recent calls to restrict early voting access.